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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.93, 38.89 and 12.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.93, 38.89 and 12.39 is: 18.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.93 : 38.89 = 12.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.93/38.89 = 12.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.93x = 38.89 × 12.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.93x = 481.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481.85/25.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.58

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