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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.47, 48.93 and 25.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.47, 48.93 and 25.75 is: 35.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.47 : 48.93 = 25.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.47/48.93 = 25.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.47x = 48.93 × 25.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.47x = 1,259.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259.95/35.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.52

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