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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.90, 38.84 and 13.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.90, 38.84 and 13.86 is: 20.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.90 : 38.84 = 13.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.90/38.84 = 13.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.90x = 38.84 × 13.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.90x = 538.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538.32/25.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.78

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