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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.31, 37.92 and 25.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.31, 37.92 and 25.04 is: 37.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.31 : 37.92 = 25.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.31/37.92 = 25.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.31x = 37.92 × 25.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.31x = 949.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949.52/25.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.52

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