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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.06, 37.52 and 23.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.06, 37.52 and 23.70 is: 35.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.06 : 37.52 = 23.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.06/37.52 = 23.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.06x = 37.52 × 23.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.06x = 889.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889.22/25.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.48

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