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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.65, 38.28 and 23.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.65, 38.28 and 23.10 is: 34.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.65 : 38.28 = 23.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.65/38.28 = 23.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.65x = 38.28 × 23.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.65x = 884.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884.27/25.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.47

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