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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.55, 35.35 and 25.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.55, 35.35 and 25.12 is: 34.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.55 : 35.35 = 25.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.55/35.35 = 25.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.55x = 35.35 × 25.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.55x = 887.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887.99/25.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.76

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