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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.98, 35.67 and 23.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.98, 35.67 and 23.94 is: 32.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.98 : 35.67 = 23.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.98/35.67 = 23.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.98x = 35.67 × 23.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.98x = 853.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853.94/25.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.87

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