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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.28, 52.82 and 25.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.28, 52.82 and 25.07 is: 37.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.28 : 52.82 = 25.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.28/52.82 = 25.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.28x = 52.82 × 25.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.28x = 1,323.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323.81/35.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.52

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