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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.36, 35.06 and 23.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.36, 35.06 and 23.12 is: 31.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.36 : 35.06 = 23.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.36/35.06 = 23.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.36x = 35.06 × 23.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.36x = 810.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810.59/25.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.96

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