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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.26, 37.68 and 23.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.26, 37.68 and 23.46 is: 34.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.26 : 37.68 = 23.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.26/37.68 = 23.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.26x = 37.68 × 23.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.26x = 883.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883.97/25.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.99

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