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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.50, 38.07 and 23.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.50, 38.07 and 23.52 is: 35.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.50 : 38.07 = 23.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.50/38.07 = 23.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.50x = 38.07 × 23.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.50x = 895.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895.41/25.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.11

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