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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.65, 53.44 and 25.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.65, 53.44 and 25.49 is: 38.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.65 : 53.44 = 25.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.65/53.44 = 25.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.65x = 53.44 × 25.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.65x = 1,362.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362.19/35.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.21

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