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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.23, 34.60 and 23.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.23, 34.60 and 23.97 is: 32.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.23 : 34.60 = 23.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.23/34.60 = 23.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.23x = 34.60 × 23.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.23x = 829.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829.30/25.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.87

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