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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.79, 38.61 and 23.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.79, 38.61 and 23.09 is: 34.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.79 : 38.61 = 23.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.79/38.61 = 23.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.79x = 38.61 × 23.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.79x = 891.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891.50/25.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.57

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