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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.26, 52.80 and 25.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.26, 52.80 and 25.06 is: 37.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.26 : 52.80 = 25.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.26/52.80 = 25.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.26x = 52.80 × 25.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.26x = 1,323.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323.17/35.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.53

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