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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.99, 35.85 and 15.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.99, 35.85 and 15.07 is: 20.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.99 : 35.85 = 15.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.99/35.85 = 15.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.99x = 35.85 × 15.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.99x = 540.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540.21/25.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.79

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