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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.69, 38.30 and 25.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.69, 38.30 and 25.63 is: 38.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.69 : 38.30 = 25.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.69/38.30 = 25.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.69x = 38.30 × 25.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.69x = 981.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981.63/25.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.21

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