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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.10, 48.44 and 25.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.10, 48.44 and 25.44 is: 35.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.10 : 48.44 = 25.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.10/48.44 = 25.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.10x = 48.44 × 25.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.10x = 1,232.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232.31/35.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.11

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