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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.84, 38.71 and 13.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.84, 38.71 and 13.78 is: 20.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.84 : 38.71 = 13.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.84/38.71 = 13.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.84x = 38.71 × 13.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.84x = 533.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533.42/25.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.64

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