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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.82, 35.49 and 25.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.82, 35.49 and 25.10 is: 34.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.82 : 35.49 = 25.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.82/35.49 = 25.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.82x = 35.49 × 25.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.82x = 890.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890.67/25.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.50

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