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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.56, 35.19 and 25.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.56, 35.19 and 25.48 is: 35.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.56 : 35.19 = 25.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.56/35.19 = 25.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.56x = 35.19 × 25.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.56x = 896.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896.64/25.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.08

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