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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.71, 38.56 and 9.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.71, 38.56 and 9.67 is: 14.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.71 : 38.56 = 9.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.71/38.56 = 9.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.71x = 38.56 × 9.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.71x = 372.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372.88/25.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.50

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