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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.30, 34.76 and 23.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.30, 34.76 and 23.43 is: 32.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.30 : 34.76 = 23.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.30/34.76 = 23.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.30x = 34.76 × 23.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.30x = 814.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814.43/25.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.19

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