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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.96, 38.64 and 25.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.96, 38.64 and 25.15 is: 37.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.96 : 38.64 = 25.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.96/38.64 = 25.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.96x = 38.64 × 25.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.96x = 971.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971.80/25.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.43

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