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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.98, 38.89 and 13.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.98, 38.89 and 13.76 is: 20.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.98 : 38.89 = 13.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.98/38.89 = 13.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.98x = 38.89 × 13.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.98x = 535.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535.13/25.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.60

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