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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.87, 38.75 and 15.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.87, 38.75 and 15.01 is: 22.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.87 : 38.75 = 15.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.87/38.75 = 15.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.87x = 38.75 × 15.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.87x = 581.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581.50/25.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.48

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