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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.92, 36.01 and 25.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.92, 36.01 and 25.51 is: 35.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.92 : 36.01 = 25.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.92/36.01 = 25.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.92x = 36.01 × 25.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.92x = 918.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918.61/25.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.44

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