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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.84, 35.81 and 25.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.84, 35.81 and 25.04 is: 34.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.84 : 35.81 = 25.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.84/35.81 = 25.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.84x = 35.81 × 25.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.84x = 896.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896.74/25.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.71

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