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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.21, 34.58 and 23.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.21, 34.58 and 23.05 is: 31.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.21 : 34.58 = 23.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.21/34.58 = 23.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.21x = 34.58 × 23.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.21x = 797.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797.07/25.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.62

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