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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.11, 48.44 and 25.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.11, 48.44 and 25.39 is: 35.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.11 : 48.44 = 25.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.11/48.44 = 25.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.11x = 48.44 × 25.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.11x = 1,229.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229.52/35.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.02

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