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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.85, 38.79 and 7.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.85, 38.79 and 7.82 is: 11.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.85 : 38.79 = 7.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.85/38.79 = 7.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.85x = 38.79 × 7.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.85x = 303.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303.30/25.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.73

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