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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.44, 38.24 and 23.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.44, 38.24 and 23.52 is: 35.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.44 : 38.24 = 23.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.44/38.24 = 23.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.44x = 38.24 × 23.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.44x = 899.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899.40/25.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.35

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