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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.70, 38.28 and 25.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.70, 38.28 and 25.59 is: 38.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.70 : 38.28 = 25.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.70/38.28 = 25.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.70x = 38.28 × 25.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.70x = 979.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979.59/25.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.12

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