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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.53, 49.03 and 23.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.53, 49.03 and 23.25 is: 32.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.53 : 49.03 = 23.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.53/49.03 = 23.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.53x = 49.03 × 23.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.53x = 1,139.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139.77/35.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.08

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