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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.06, 34.74 and 23.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.06, 34.74 and 23.68 is: 32.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.06 : 34.74 = 23.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.06/34.74 = 23.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.06x = 34.74 × 23.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.06x = 822.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822.64/25.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.83

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