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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.38, 34.94 and 25.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.38, 34.94 and 25.34 is: 34.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.38 : 34.94 = 25.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.38/34.94 = 25.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.38x = 34.94 × 25.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.38x = 885.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885.38/25.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.88

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