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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.99, 38.97 and 15.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.99, 38.97 and 15.31 is: 22.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.99 : 38.97 = 15.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.99/38.97 = 15.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.99x = 38.97 × 15.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.99x = 596.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596.63/25.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.96

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