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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.75, 38.58 and 15.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.75, 38.58 and 15.61 is: 23.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.75 : 38.58 = 15.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.75/38.58 = 15.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.75x = 38.58 × 15.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.75x = 602.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602.23/25.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.39

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