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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.49, 48.92 and 25.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.49, 48.92 and 25.77 is: 35.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.49 : 48.92 = 25.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.49/48.92 = 25.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.49x = 48.92 × 25.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.49x = 1,260.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260.67/35.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.52

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