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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.35, 35.14 and 24.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.35, 35.14 and 24.85 is: 34.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.35 : 35.14 = 24.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.35/35.14 = 24.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.35x = 35.14 × 24.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.35x = 873.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873.23/25.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.45

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