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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.02, 33.80 and 25.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.02, 33.80 and 25.02 is: 33.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.02 : 33.80 = 25.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.02/33.80 = 25.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.02x = 33.80 × 25.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.02x = 845.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845.68/25.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.80

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