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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.96, 38.86 and 25.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.96, 38.86 and 25.16 is: 37.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.96 : 38.86 = 25.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.96/38.86 = 25.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.96x = 38.86 × 25.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.96x = 977.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977.72/25.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.66

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