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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.75, 38.57 and 23.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.75, 38.57 and 23.87 is: 35.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.75 : 38.57 = 23.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.75/38.57 = 23.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.75x = 38.57 × 23.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.75x = 920.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920.55/25.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.76

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