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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.84, 38.75 and 12.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.84, 38.75 and 12.99 is: 19.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.84 : 38.75 = 12.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.84/38.75 = 12.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.84x = 38.75 × 12.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.84x = 503.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503.44/25.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.49

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