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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.13, 37.64 and 23.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.13, 37.64 and 23.63 is: 35.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.13 : 37.64 = 23.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.13/37.64 = 23.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.13x = 37.64 × 23.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.13x = 889.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889.30/25.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.38

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