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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.07, 34.59 and 15.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.07, 34.59 and 15.35 is: 21.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.07 : 34.59 = 15.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.07/34.59 = 15.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.07x = 34.59 × 15.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.07x = 530.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530.96/25.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.18

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