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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.90, 38.78 and 23.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.90, 38.78 and 23.86 is: 35.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.90 : 38.78 = 23.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.90/38.78 = 23.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.90x = 38.78 × 23.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.90x = 925.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925.29/25.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.73

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