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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.39, 48.81 and 25.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.39, 48.81 and 25.06 is: 34.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.39 : 48.81 = 25.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.39/48.81 = 25.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.39x = 48.81 × 25.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.39x = 1,223.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223.18/35.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.56

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