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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.73, 38.32 and 25.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.73, 38.32 and 25.09 is: 37.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.73 : 38.32 = 25.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.73/38.32 = 25.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.73x = 38.32 × 25.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.73x = 961.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961.29/25.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.36

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