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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.84, 38.76 and 25.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.84, 38.76 and 25.72 is: 38.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.84 : 38.76 = 25.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.84/38.76 = 25.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.84x = 38.76 × 25.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.84x = 996.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996.91/25.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.58

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