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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.19, 52.77 and 25.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.19, 52.77 and 25.05 is: 37.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.19 : 52.77 = 25.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.19/52.77 = 25.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.19x = 52.77 × 25.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.19x = 1,321.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321.89/35.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.56

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