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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.98, 36.04 and 25.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.98, 36.04 and 25.32 is: 35.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.98 : 36.04 = 25.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.98/36.04 = 25.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.98x = 36.04 × 25.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.98x = 912.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912.53/25.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.12

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