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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.64, 35.30 and 25.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.64, 35.30 and 25.58 is: 35.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.64 : 35.30 = 25.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.64/35.30 = 25.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.64x = 35.30 × 25.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.64x = 902.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902.97/25.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.22

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