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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.11, 34.62 and 23.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.11, 34.62 and 23.08 is: 31.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.11 : 34.62 = 23.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.11/34.62 = 23.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.11x = 34.62 × 23.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.11x = 799.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799.03/25.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.82

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