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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.34, 37.92 and 23.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.34, 37.92 and 23.44 is: 35.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.34 : 37.92 = 23.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.34/37.92 = 23.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.34x = 37.92 × 23.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.34x = 888.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888.84/25.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.08

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