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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.04, 37.34 and 23.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.04, 37.34 and 23.42 is: 34.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.04 : 37.34 = 23.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.04/37.34 = 23.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.04x = 37.34 × 23.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.04x = 874.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874.20/25.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.92

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