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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.39, 52.98 and 25.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.39, 52.98 and 25.08 is: 37.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.39 : 52.98 = 25.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.39/52.98 = 25.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.39x = 52.98 × 25.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.39x = 1,328.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328.74/35.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.55

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