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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.69, 35.30 and 25.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.69, 35.30 and 25.34 is: 34.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.69 : 35.30 = 25.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.69/35.30 = 25.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.69x = 35.30 × 25.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.69x = 894.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894.50/25.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.82

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