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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.40, 35.08 and 23.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.40, 35.08 and 23.58 is: 32.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.40 : 35.08 = 23.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.40/35.08 = 23.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.40x = 35.08 × 23.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.40x = 827.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827.13/25.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.56

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