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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.87, 38.80 and 13.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.87, 38.80 and 13.03 is: 19.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.87 : 38.80 = 13.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.87/38.80 = 13.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.87x = 38.80 × 13.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.87x = 505.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505.50/25.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.54

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