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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.30, 35.05 and 24.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.30, 35.05 and 24.97 is: 34.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.30 : 35.05 = 24.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.30/35.05 = 24.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.30x = 35.05 × 24.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.30x = 875.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875.06/25.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.59

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