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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.42, 48.88 and 25.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.42, 48.88 and 25.74 is: 35.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.42 : 48.88 = 25.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.42/48.88 = 25.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.42x = 48.88 × 25.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.42x = 1,258.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258.17/35.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.52

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