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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.82, 38.73 and 15.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.82, 38.73 and 15.13 is: 22.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.82 : 38.73 = 15.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.82/38.73 = 15.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.82x = 38.73 × 15.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.82x = 585.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585.79/25.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.69

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