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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.59, 49.09 and 25.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.59, 49.09 and 25.22 is: 34.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.59 : 49.09 = 25.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.59/49.09 = 25.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.59x = 49.09 × 25.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.59x = 1,238.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238.05/35.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.79

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