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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.87, 35.49 and 25.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.87, 35.49 and 25.42 is: 34.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.87 : 35.49 = 25.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.87/35.49 = 25.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.87x = 35.49 × 25.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.87x = 902.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902.16/25.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.87

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