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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.86, 35.37 and 25.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.86, 35.37 and 25.44 is: 34.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.86 : 35.37 = 25.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.86/35.37 = 25.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.86x = 35.37 × 25.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.86x = 899.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899.81/25.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.80

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