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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.85, 38.77 and 8.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.85, 38.77 and 8.73 is: 13.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.85 : 38.77 = 8.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.85/38.77 = 8.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.85x = 38.77 × 8.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.85x = 338.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338.39/25.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.09

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