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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.97, 39.17 and 25.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.97, 39.17 and 25.68 is: 38.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.97 : 39.17 = 25.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.97/39.17 = 25.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.97x = 39.17 × 25.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.97x = 1,005.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005.92/25.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.73

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