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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.91, 38.60 and 25.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.91, 38.60 and 25.79 is: 38.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.91 : 38.60 = 25.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.91/38.60 = 25.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.91x = 38.60 × 25.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.91x = 995.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995.41/25.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.41

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