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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.84, 38.51 and 25.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.84, 38.51 and 25.66 is: 38.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.84 : 38.51 = 25.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.84/38.51 = 25.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.84x = 38.51 × 25.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.84x = 988.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988.17/25.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.24

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