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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.81, 38.73 and 9.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.81, 38.73 and 9.79 is: 14.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.81 : 38.73 = 9.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.81/38.73 = 9.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.81x = 38.73 × 9.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.81x = 379.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379.26/25.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.69

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