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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.41, 38.12 and 23.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.41, 38.12 and 23.93 is: 35.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.41 : 38.12 = 23.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.41/38.12 = 23.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.41x = 38.12 × 23.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.41x = 911.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911.90/25.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.89

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