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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.83, 38.73 and 15.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.83, 38.73 and 15.70 is: 23.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.83 : 38.73 = 15.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.83/38.73 = 15.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.83x = 38.73 × 15.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.83x = 607.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607.96/25.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.54

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