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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.32, 35.13 and 23.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.32, 35.13 and 23.64 is: 32.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.32 : 35.13 = 23.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.32/35.13 = 23.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.32x = 35.13 × 23.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.32x = 830.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830.47/25.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.80

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