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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.81, 38.90 and 23.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.81, 38.90 and 23.29 is: 35.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.81 : 38.90 = 23.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.81/38.90 = 23.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.81x = 38.90 × 23.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.81x = 905.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905.94/25.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.10

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