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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.39, 34.85 and 23.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.39, 34.85 and 23.86 is: 32.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.39 : 34.85 = 23.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.39/34.85 = 23.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.39x = 34.85 × 23.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.39x = 831.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831.52/25.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.75

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