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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.80, 35.37 and 25.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.80, 35.37 and 25.45 is: 34.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.80 : 35.37 = 25.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.80/35.37 = 25.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.80x = 35.37 × 25.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.80x = 900.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900.04/25.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.89

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