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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.84, 38.72 and 12.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.84, 38.72 and 12.32 is: 18.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.84 : 38.72 = 12.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.84/38.72 = 12.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.84x = 38.72 × 12.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.84x = 477.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477.03/25.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.46

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