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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.10, 37.38 and 23.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.10, 37.38 and 23.61 is: 35.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.10 : 37.38 = 23.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.10/37.38 = 23.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.10x = 37.38 × 23.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.10x = 882.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882.54/25.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.17

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