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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.74, 38.40 and 23.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.74, 38.40 and 23.16 is: 34.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.74 : 38.40 = 23.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.74/38.40 = 23.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.74x = 38.40 × 23.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.74x = 889.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889.23/25.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.54

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