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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.32, 37.74 and 23.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.32, 37.74 and 23.28 is: 34.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.32 : 37.74 = 23.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.32/37.74 = 23.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.32x = 37.74 × 23.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.32x = 878.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878.59/25.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.70

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