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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.09, 52.63 and 25.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.09, 52.63 and 25.43 is: 38.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.09 : 52.63 = 25.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.09/52.63 = 25.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.09x = 52.63 × 25.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.09x = 1,338.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338.38/35.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.14

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