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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.95, 38.82 and 23.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.95, 38.82 and 23.55 is: 35.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.95 : 38.82 = 23.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.95/38.82 = 23.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.95x = 38.82 × 23.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.95x = 914.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914.21/25.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.23

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