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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.51, 53.26 and 25.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.51, 53.26 and 25.45 is: 38.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.51 : 53.26 = 25.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.51/53.26 = 25.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.51x = 53.26 × 25.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.51x = 1,355.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355.27/35.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.17

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