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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.60, 38.39 and 23.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.60, 38.39 and 23.32 is: 34.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.60 : 38.39 = 23.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.60/38.39 = 23.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.60x = 38.39 × 23.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.60x = 895.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895.32/25.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.97

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