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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.31, 48.74 and 25.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.31, 48.74 and 25.64 is: 35.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.31 : 48.74 = 25.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.31/48.74 = 25.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.31x = 48.74 × 25.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.31x = 1,249.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249.69/35.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.39

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