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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.83, 38.63 and 25.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.83, 38.63 and 25.43 is: 38.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.83 : 38.63 = 25.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.83/38.63 = 25.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.83x = 38.63 × 25.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.83x = 982.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982.04/25.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.02

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