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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.98, 38.71 and 23.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.98, 38.71 and 23.14 is: 34.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.98 : 38.71 = 23.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.98/38.71 = 23.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.98x = 38.71 × 23.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.98x = 895.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895.75/25.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.48

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