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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.74, 35.34 and 23.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.74, 35.34 and 23.01 is: 31.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.74 : 35.34 = 23.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.74/35.34 = 23.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.74x = 35.34 × 23.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.74x = 813.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813.17/25.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.59

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