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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.83, 38.77 and 25.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.83, 38.77 and 25.65 is: 38.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.83 : 38.77 = 25.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.83/38.77 = 25.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.83x = 38.77 × 25.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.83x = 994.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994.39/25.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.50

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