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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.89, 38.85 and 15.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.89, 38.85 and 15.06 is: 22.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.89 : 38.85 = 15.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.89/38.85 = 15.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.89x = 38.85 × 15.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.89x = 585.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585.04/25.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.60

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