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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.37, 35.02 and 23.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.37, 35.02 and 23.83 is: 32.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.37 : 35.02 = 23.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.37/35.02 = 23.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.37x = 35.02 × 23.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.37x = 834.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834.23/25.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.88

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