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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.08, 34.59 and 23.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.08, 34.59 and 23.37 is: 32.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.08 : 34.59 = 23.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.08/34.59 = 23.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.08x = 34.59 × 23.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.08x = 808.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808.37/25.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.23

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