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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.08, 34.40 and 23.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.08, 34.40 and 23.19 is: 31.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.08 : 34.40 = 23.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.08/34.40 = 23.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.08x = 34.40 × 23.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.08x = 797.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797.71/25.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.81

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