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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.90, 35.79 and 25.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.90, 35.79 and 25.14 is: 34.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.90 : 35.79 = 25.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.90/35.79 = 25.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.90x = 35.79 × 25.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.90x = 899.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899.94/25.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.74

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