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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.87, 38.27 and 25.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.87, 38.27 and 25.77 is: 38.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.87 : 38.27 = 25.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.87/38.27 = 25.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.87x = 38.27 × 25.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.87x = 986.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986.21/25.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.12

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