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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.87, 38.80 and 10.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.87, 38.80 and 10.65 is: 15.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.87 : 38.80 = 10.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.87/38.80 = 10.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.87x = 38.80 × 10.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.87x = 413.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413.03/25.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.97

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