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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.94, 35.56 and 25.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.94, 35.56 and 25.59 is: 35.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.94 : 35.56 = 25.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.94/35.56 = 25.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.94x = 35.56 × 25.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.94x = 909.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909.98/25.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.08

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