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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.90, 38.87 and 13.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.90, 38.87 and 13.88 is: 20.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.90 : 38.87 = 13.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.90/38.87 = 13.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.90x = 38.87 × 13.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.90x = 539.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539.25/25.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.82

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