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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25, 34.27 and 23.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25, 34.27 and 23.65 is: 32.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25 : 34.27 = 23.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25/34.27 = 23.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25x = 34.27 × 23.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25x = 810.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810.54/25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.42

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