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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.32, 34.85 and 23.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.32, 34.85 and 23.33 is: 32.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.32 : 34.85 = 23.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.32/34.85 = 23.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.32x = 34.85 × 23.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.32x = 813.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813.20/25.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.12

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