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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.50, 37.97 and 25.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.50, 37.97 and 25.23 is: 37.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.50 : 37.97 = 25.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.50/37.97 = 25.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.50x = 37.97 × 25.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.50x = 957.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957.98/25.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.57

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