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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.44, 37.90 and 23.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.44, 37.90 and 23.89 is: 35.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.44 : 37.90 = 23.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.44/37.90 = 23.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.44x = 37.90 × 23.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.44x = 905.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905.43/25.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.59

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