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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.94, 38.74 and 23.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.94, 38.74 and 23.10 is: 34.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.94 : 38.74 = 23.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.94/38.74 = 23.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.94x = 38.74 × 23.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.94x = 894.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894.89/25.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.50

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