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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.92, 39.09 and 25.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.92, 39.09 and 25.44 is: 38.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.92 : 39.09 = 25.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.92/39.09 = 25.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.92x = 39.09 × 25.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.92x = 994.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994.45/25.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.37

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