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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.28, 35.04 and 23.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.28, 35.04 and 23.52 is: 32.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.28 : 35.04 = 23.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.28/35.04 = 23.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.28x = 35.04 × 23.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.28x = 824.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824.14/25.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.60

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