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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.18, 34.68 and 23.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.18, 34.68 and 23.08 is: 31.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.18 : 34.68 = 23.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.18/34.68 = 23.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.18x = 34.68 × 23.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.18x = 800.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800.41/25.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.79

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