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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.71, 35.45 and 23.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.71, 35.45 and 23.85 is: 32.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.71 : 35.45 = 23.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.71/35.45 = 23.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.71x = 35.45 × 23.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.71x = 845.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845.36/25.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.88

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