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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.71, 38.57 and 15.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.71, 38.57 and 15.03 is: 22.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.71 : 38.57 = 15.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.71/38.57 = 15.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.71x = 38.57 × 15.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.71x = 579.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579.63/25.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.55

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