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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.45, 34.86 and 25.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.45, 34.86 and 25.38 is: 34.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.45 : 34.86 = 25.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.45/34.86 = 25.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.45x = 34.86 × 25.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.45x = 884.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884.75/25.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.76

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