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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.98, 39.00 and 23.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.98, 39.00 and 23.95 is: 35.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.98 : 39.00 = 23.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.98/39.00 = 23.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.98x = 39.00 × 23.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.98x = 934.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934.19/25.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.96

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