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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.30, 35.12 and 23.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.30, 35.12 and 23.68 is: 32.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.30 : 35.12 = 23.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.30/35.12 = 23.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.30x = 35.12 × 23.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.30x = 831.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831.64/25.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.87

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