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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.48, 38.13 and 23.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.48, 38.13 and 23.80 is: 35.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.48 : 38.13 = 23.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.48/38.13 = 23.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.48x = 38.13 × 23.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.48x = 907.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907.49/25.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.62

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