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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.62, 49.14 and 25.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.62, 49.14 and 25.28 is: 34.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.62 : 49.14 = 25.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.62/49.14 = 25.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.62x = 49.14 × 25.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.62x = 1,242.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242.26/35.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.88

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