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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.79, 35.49 and 25.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.79, 35.49 and 25.19 is: 34.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.79 : 35.49 = 25.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.79/35.49 = 25.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.79x = 35.49 × 25.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.79x = 893.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893.99/25.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.66

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