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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.70, 35.37 and 23.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.70, 35.37 and 23.00 is: 31.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.70 : 35.37 = 23.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.70/35.37 = 23.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.70x = 35.37 × 23.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.70x = 813.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813.33/25.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.65

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