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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.91, 38.89 and 10.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.91, 38.89 and 10.69 is: 16.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.91 : 38.89 = 10.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.91/38.89 = 10.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.91x = 38.89 × 10.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.91x = 415.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415.78/25.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.05

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