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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.90, 38.85 and 8.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.90, 38.85 and 8.78 is: 13.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.90 : 38.85 = 8.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.90/38.85 = 8.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.90x = 38.85 × 8.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.90x = 341.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341.10/25.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.17

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