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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.56, 35.19 and 23.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.56, 35.19 and 23.54 is: 32.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.56 : 35.19 = 23.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.56/35.19 = 23.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.56x = 35.19 × 23.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.56x = 828.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828.20/25.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.40

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