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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.38, 37.96 and 23.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.38, 37.96 and 23.94 is: 35.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.38 : 37.96 = 23.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.38/37.96 = 23.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.38x = 37.96 × 23.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.38x = 908.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908.76/25.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.81

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