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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.93, 35.79 and 23.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.93, 35.79 and 23.38 is: 32.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.93 : 35.79 = 23.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.93/35.79 = 23.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.93x = 35.79 × 23.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.93x = 836.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836.77/25.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.27

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