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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.58, 38.33 and 23.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.58, 38.33 and 23.06 is: 34.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.58 : 38.33 = 23.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.58/38.33 = 23.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.58x = 38.33 × 23.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.58x = 883.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883.58/25.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.55

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