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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.29, 34.98 and 23.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.29, 34.98 and 23.01 is: 31.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.29 : 34.98 = 23.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.29/34.98 = 23.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.29x = 34.98 × 23.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.29x = 804.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804.89/25.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.83

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