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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.69, 53.52 and 25.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.69, 53.52 and 25.51 is: 38.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.69 : 53.52 = 25.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.69/53.52 = 25.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.69x = 53.52 × 25.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.69x = 1,365.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365.30/35.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.25

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