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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.44, 53.19 and 25.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.44, 53.19 and 25.31 is: 37.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.44 : 53.19 = 25.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.44/53.19 = 25.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.44x = 53.19 × 25.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.44x = 1,346.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346.24/35.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.99

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