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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.36, 37.80 and 25.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.36, 37.80 and 25.11 is: 37.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.36 : 37.80 = 25.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.36/37.80 = 25.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.36x = 37.80 × 25.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.36x = 949.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949.16/25.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.43

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