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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.38, 34.98 and 23.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.38, 34.98 and 23.58 is: 32.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.38 : 34.98 = 23.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.38/34.98 = 23.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.38x = 34.98 × 23.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.38x = 824.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824.83/25.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.50

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