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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.93, 35.94 and 24.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.93, 35.94 and 24.99 is: 34.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.93 : 35.94 = 24.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.93/35.94 = 24.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.93x = 35.94 × 24.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.93x = 897.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897.84/25.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.63

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