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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.92, 35.57 and 25.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.92, 35.57 and 25.23 is: 34.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.92 : 35.57 = 25.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.92/35.57 = 25.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.92x = 35.57 × 25.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.92x = 897.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897.43/25.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.62

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