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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.70, 35.43 and 23.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.70, 35.43 and 23.90 is: 32.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.70 : 35.43 = 23.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.70/35.43 = 23.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.70x = 35.43 × 23.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.70x = 846.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846.78/25.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.95

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