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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.06, 37.40 and 23.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.06, 37.40 and 23.39 is: 34.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.06 : 37.40 = 23.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.06/37.40 = 23.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.06x = 37.40 × 23.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.06x = 874.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874.72/25.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.91

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