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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.39, 52.99 and 25.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.39, 52.99 and 25.14 is: 37.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.39 : 52.99 = 25.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.39/52.99 = 25.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.39x = 52.99 × 25.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.39x = 1,332.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332.17/35.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.64

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