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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.83, 38.76 and 10.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.83, 38.76 and 10.63 is: 15.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.83 : 38.76 = 10.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.83/38.76 = 10.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.83x = 38.76 × 10.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.83x = 411.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411.77/25.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.94

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