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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.14, 37.52 and 23.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.14, 37.52 and 23.26 is: 34.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.14 : 37.52 = 23.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.14/37.52 = 23.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.14x = 37.52 × 23.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.14x = 872.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872.63/25.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.72

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