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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.66, 53.41 and 25.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.66, 53.41 and 25.49 is: 38.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.66 : 53.41 = 25.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.66/53.41 = 25.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.66x = 53.41 × 25.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.66x = 1,361.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361.42/35.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.18

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