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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.18, 37.53 and 23.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.18, 37.53 and 23.47 is: 34.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.18 : 37.53 = 23.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.18/37.53 = 23.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.18x = 37.53 × 23.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.18x = 880.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880.74/25.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.98

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