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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.25, 52.92 and 25.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.25, 52.92 and 25.14 is: 37.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.25 : 52.92 = 25.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.25/52.92 = 25.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.25x = 52.92 × 25.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.25x = 1,330.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330.41/35.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.74

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