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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.84, 38.77 and 13.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.84, 38.77 and 13.65 is: 20.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.84 : 38.77 = 13.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.84/38.77 = 13.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.84x = 38.77 × 13.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.84x = 529.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529.39/25.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.49

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