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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.16, 48.47 and 25.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.16, 48.47 and 25.93 is: 35.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.16 : 48.47 = 25.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.16/48.47 = 25.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.16x = 48.47 × 25.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.16x = 1,256.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256.83/35.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.75

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