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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.50, 35.34 and 25.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.50, 35.34 and 25.35 is: 35.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.50 : 35.34 = 25.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.50/35.34 = 25.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.50x = 35.34 × 25.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.50x = 895.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895.87/25.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.13

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