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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.29, 34.94 and 25.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.29, 34.94 and 25.11 is: 34.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.29 : 34.94 = 25.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.29/34.94 = 25.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.29x = 34.94 × 25.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.29x = 877.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877.34/25.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.69

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