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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.35, 35.12 and 23.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.35, 35.12 and 23.89 is: 33.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.35 : 35.12 = 23.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.35/35.12 = 23.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.35x = 35.12 × 23.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.35x = 839.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839.02/25.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.10

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