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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.03, 37.29 and 23.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.03, 37.29 and 23.51 is: 35.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.03 : 37.29 = 23.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.03/37.29 = 23.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.03x = 37.29 × 23.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.03x = 876.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876.69/25.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.03

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