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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.37, 48.77 and 25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.37, 48.77 and 25 is: 34.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.37 : 48.77 = 25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.37/48.77 = 25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.37x = 48.77 × 25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.37x = 1,219.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219.25/35.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.48

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