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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.74, 38.94 and 25.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.74, 38.94 and 25.56 is: 38.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.74 : 38.94 = 25.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.74/38.94 = 25.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.74x = 38.94 × 25.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.74x = 995.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995.31/25.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.67

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