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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.74, 38.54 and 23.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.74, 38.54 and 23.04 is: 34.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.74 : 38.54 = 23.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.74/38.54 = 23.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.74x = 38.54 × 23.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.74x = 887.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887.96/25.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.50

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