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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.75, 35.49 and 25.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.75, 35.49 and 25.40 is: 35.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.75 : 35.49 = 25.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.75/35.49 = 25.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.75x = 35.49 × 25.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.75x = 901.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901.50/25.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.01

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