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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.64, 35.40 and 23.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.64, 35.40 and 23.84 is: 32.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.64 : 35.40 = 23.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.64/35.40 = 23.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.64x = 35.40 × 23.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.64x = 843.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843.94/25.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.91

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