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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.89, 38.72 and 15.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.89, 38.72 and 15.69 is: 23.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.89 : 38.72 = 15.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.89/38.72 = 15.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.89x = 38.72 × 15.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.89x = 607.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607.44/25.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.46

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