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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.40, 38.26 and 23.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.40, 38.26 and 23.40 is: 35.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.40 : 38.26 = 23.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.40/38.26 = 23.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.40x = 38.26 × 23.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.40x = 895.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895.28/25.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.25

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