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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.93, 38.90 and 25.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.93, 38.90 and 25.13 is: 37.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.93 : 38.90 = 25.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.93/38.90 = 25.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.93x = 38.90 × 25.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.93x = 977.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977.72/25.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.71

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