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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.71, 38.72 and 23.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.71, 38.72 and 23.79 is: 35.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.71 : 38.72 = 23.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.71/38.72 = 23.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.71x = 38.72 × 23.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.71x = 921.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921.03/25.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.82

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