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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.97, 38.64 and 25.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.97, 38.64 and 25.88 is: 38.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.97 : 38.64 = 25.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.97/38.64 = 25.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.97x = 38.64 × 25.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.97x = 1,000.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000.00/25.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.51

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