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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.95, 38.85 and 15.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.95, 38.85 and 15.83 is: 23.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.95 : 38.85 = 15.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.95/38.85 = 15.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.95x = 38.85 × 15.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.95x = 614.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614.80/25.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.69

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