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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.23, 34.75 and 23.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.23, 34.75 and 23.71 is: 32.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.23 : 34.75 = 23.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.23/34.75 = 23.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.23x = 34.75 × 23.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.23x = 824.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824.00/25.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.66

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