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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.70, 38.56 and 8.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.70, 38.56 and 8.58 is: 12.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.70 : 38.56 = 8.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.70/38.56 = 8.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.70x = 38.56 × 8.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.70x = 330.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330.80/25.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.87

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