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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.79, 35.28 and 25.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.79, 35.28 and 25.65 is: 35.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.79 : 35.28 = 25.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.79/35.28 = 25.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.79x = 35.28 × 25.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.79x = 904.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904.93/25.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.10

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