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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.54, 35.20 and 23.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.54, 35.20 and 23.58 is: 32.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.54 : 35.20 = 23.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.54/35.20 = 23.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.54x = 35.20 × 23.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.54x = 829.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829.90/25.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.49

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