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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.13, 52.64 and 25.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.13, 52.64 and 25.05 is: 37.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.13 : 52.64 = 25.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.13/52.64 = 25.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.13x = 52.64 × 25.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.13x = 1,318.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318.63/35.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.54

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