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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.41, 53.10 and 25.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.41, 53.10 and 25.24 is: 37.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.41 : 53.10 = 25.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.41/53.10 = 25.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.41x = 53.10 × 25.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.41x = 1,340.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340.24/35.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.85

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