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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.97, 35.54 and 25.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.97, 35.54 and 25.79 is: 35.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.97 : 35.54 = 25.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.97/35.54 = 25.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.97x = 35.54 × 25.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.97x = 916.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916.27/25.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.29

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