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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.48, 38.18 and 23.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.48, 38.18 and 23.66 is: 35.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.48 : 38.18 = 23.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.48/38.18 = 23.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.48x = 38.18 × 23.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.48x = 903.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903.15/25.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.45

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