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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.70, 38.31 and 23.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.70, 38.31 and 23.54 is: 35.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.70 : 38.31 = 23.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.70/38.31 = 23.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.70x = 38.31 × 23.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.70x = 901.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901.54/25.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.09

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