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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.61, 49.06 and 25.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.61, 49.06 and 25.23 is: 34.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.61 : 49.06 = 25.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.61/49.06 = 25.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.61x = 49.06 × 25.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.61x = 1,237.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237.78/35.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.76

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