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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.15, 34.74 and 23.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.15, 34.74 and 23.29 is: 32.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.15 : 34.74 = 23.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.15/34.74 = 23.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.15x = 34.74 × 23.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.15x = 809.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809.09/25.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.17

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