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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.56, 38.15 and 23.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.56, 38.15 and 23.36 is: 34.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.56 : 38.15 = 23.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.56/38.15 = 23.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.56x = 38.15 × 23.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.56x = 890.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890.88/25.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.85

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