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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.60, 35.28 and 25.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.60, 35.28 and 25.30 is: 34.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.60 : 35.28 = 25.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.60/35.28 = 25.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.60x = 35.28 × 25.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.60x = 892.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892.58/25.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.87

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