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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.81, 35.53 and 23.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.81, 35.53 and 23.79 is: 32.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.81 : 35.53 = 23.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.81/35.53 = 23.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.81x = 35.53 × 23.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.81x = 845.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845.26/25.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.75

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