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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.76, 38.84 and 23.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.76, 38.84 and 23.52 is: 35.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.76 : 38.84 = 23.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.76/38.84 = 23.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.76x = 38.84 × 23.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.76x = 913.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913.52/25.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.46

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