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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.89, 38.75 and 25.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.89, 38.75 and 25.51 is: 38.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.89 : 38.75 = 25.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.89/38.75 = 25.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.89x = 38.75 × 25.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.89x = 988.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988.51/25.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.18

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