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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.69, 35.29 and 23.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.69, 35.29 and 23.47 is: 32.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.69 : 35.29 = 23.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.69/35.29 = 23.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.69x = 35.29 × 23.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.69x = 828.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828.26/25.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.24

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