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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.63, 38.26 and 23.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.63, 38.26 and 23.36 is: 34.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.63 : 38.26 = 23.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.63/38.26 = 23.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.63x = 38.26 × 23.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.63x = 893.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893.59/25.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.87

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