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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.99, 38.97 and 7.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.99, 38.97 and 7.94 is: 11.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.99 : 38.97 = 7.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.99/38.97 = 7.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.99x = 38.97 × 7.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.99x = 309.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309.52/25.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.91

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