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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.25, 37.67 and 23.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.25, 37.67 and 23.54 is: 35.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.25 : 37.67 = 23.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.25/37.67 = 23.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.25x = 37.67 × 23.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.25x = 886.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886.45/25.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.11

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