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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.54, 49.02 and 25.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.54, 49.02 and 25.19 is: 34.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.54 : 49.02 = 25.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.54/49.02 = 25.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.54x = 49.02 × 25.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.54x = 1,234.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234.57/35.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.74

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