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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.86, 38.80 and 7.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.86, 38.80 and 7.83 is: 11.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.86 : 38.80 = 7.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.86/38.80 = 7.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.86x = 38.80 × 7.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.86x = 303.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303.78/25.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.75

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