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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.97, 39.19 and 23.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.97, 39.19 and 23.75 is: 35.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.97 : 39.19 = 23.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.97/39.19 = 23.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.97x = 39.19 × 23.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.97x = 930.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930.64/25.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.84

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