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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.65, 35.60 and 23.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.65, 35.60 and 23.85 is: 33.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.65 : 35.60 = 23.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.65/35.60 = 23.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.65x = 35.60 × 23.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.65x = 848.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848.94/25.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.10

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