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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.35, 34.98 and 23.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.35, 34.98 and 23.98 is: 33.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.35 : 34.98 = 23.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.35/34.98 = 23.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.35x = 34.98 × 23.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.35x = 838.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838.82/25.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.09

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