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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.89, 35.75 and 23.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.89, 35.75 and 23.19 is: 32.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.89 : 35.75 = 23.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.89/35.75 = 23.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.89x = 35.75 × 23.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.89x = 828.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828.93/25.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.02

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