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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.52, 35.13 and 23.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.52, 35.13 and 23.69 is: 32.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.52 : 35.13 = 23.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.52/35.13 = 23.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.52x = 35.13 × 23.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.52x = 832.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832.41/25.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.62

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