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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.34, 48.73 and 25.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.34, 48.73 and 25.65 is: 35.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.34 : 48.73 = 25.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.34/48.73 = 25.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.34x = 48.73 × 25.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.34x = 1,249.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249.92/35.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.37

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