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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.80, 38.90 and 23.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.80, 38.90 and 23.19 is: 34.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.80 : 38.90 = 23.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.80/38.90 = 23.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.80x = 38.90 × 23.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.80x = 901.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901.98/25.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.96

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