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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.82, 35.39 and 25.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.82, 35.39 and 25.52 is: 34.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.82 : 35.39 = 25.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.82/35.39 = 25.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.82x = 35.39 × 25.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.82x = 902.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902.94/25.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.97

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