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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.35, 35.17 and 24.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.35, 35.17 and 24.59 is: 34.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.35 : 35.17 = 24.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.35/35.17 = 24.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.35x = 35.17 × 24.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.35x = 864.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864.83/25.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.12

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