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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.89, 38.56 and 25.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.89, 38.56 and 25.59 is: 38.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.89 : 38.56 = 25.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.89/38.56 = 25.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.89x = 38.56 × 25.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.89x = 986.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986.69/25.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.11

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