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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.08, 37.68 and 23.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.08, 37.68 and 23.08 is: 34.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.08 : 37.68 = 23.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.08/37.68 = 23.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.08x = 37.68 × 23.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.08x = 869.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869.65/25.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.68

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