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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.14, 34.64 and 23.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.14, 34.64 and 23.52 is: 32.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.14 : 34.64 = 23.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.14/34.64 = 23.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.14x = 34.64 × 23.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.14x = 814.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814.73/25.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.41

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