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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.76, 38.45 and 23.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.76, 38.45 and 23.83 is: 35.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.76 : 38.45 = 23.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.76/38.45 = 23.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.76x = 38.45 × 23.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.76x = 916.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916.26/25.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.57

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