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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.81, 38.61 and 15.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.81, 38.61 and 15.64 is: 23.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.81 : 38.61 = 15.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.81/38.61 = 15.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.81x = 38.61 × 15.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.81x = 603.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603.86/25.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.40

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