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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.39, 52.97 and 25.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.39, 52.97 and 25.21 is: 37.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.39 : 52.97 = 25.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.39/52.97 = 25.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.39x = 52.97 × 25.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.39x = 1,335.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335.35/35.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.74

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