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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.38, 37.88 and 23.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.38, 37.88 and 23.78 is: 35.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.38 : 37.88 = 23.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.38/37.88 = 23.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.38x = 37.88 × 23.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.38x = 900.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900.76/25.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.49

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