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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.49, 35.10 and 23.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.49, 35.10 and 23.06 is: 31.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.49 : 35.10 = 23.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.49/35.10 = 23.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.49x = 35.10 × 23.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.49x = 809.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809.23/25.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.75

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