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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.62, 38.36 and 23.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.62, 38.36 and 23.78 is: 35.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.62 : 38.36 = 23.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.62/38.36 = 23.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.62x = 38.36 × 23.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.62x = 912.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912.20/25.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.61

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