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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.58, 35.37 and 23.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.58, 35.37 and 23.56 is: 32.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.58 : 35.37 = 23.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.58/35.37 = 23.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.58x = 35.37 × 23.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.58x = 833.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833.23/25.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.57

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