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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.54, 34.94 and 25.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.54, 34.94 and 25.06 is: 34.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.54 : 34.94 = 25.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.54/34.94 = 25.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.54x = 34.94 × 25.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.54x = 875.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875.60/25.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.28

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