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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.94, 38.61 and 25.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.94, 38.61 and 25.86 is: 38.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.94 : 38.61 = 25.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.94/38.61 = 25.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.94x = 38.61 × 25.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.94x = 998.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998.33/25.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.49

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