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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.81, 38.68 and 12.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.81, 38.68 and 12.27 is: 18.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.81 : 38.68 = 12.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.81/38.68 = 12.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.81x = 38.68 × 12.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.81x = 474.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474.60/25.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.39

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