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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.14, 37.50 and 23.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.14, 37.50 and 23.73 is: 35.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.14 : 37.50 = 23.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.14/37.50 = 23.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.14x = 37.50 × 23.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.14x = 889.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889.88/25.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.40

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