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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.38, 38.25 and 23.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.38, 38.25 and 23.13 is: 34.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.38 : 38.25 = 23.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.38/38.25 = 23.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.38x = 38.25 × 23.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.38x = 884.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884.72/25.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.86

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