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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.20, 34.58 and 23.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.20, 34.58 and 23.64 is: 32.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.20 : 34.58 = 23.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.20/34.58 = 23.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.20x = 34.58 × 23.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.20x = 817.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817.47/25.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.44

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