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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.71, 49.25 and 25.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.71, 49.25 and 25.86 is: 35.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.71 : 49.25 = 25.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.71/49.25 = 25.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.71x = 49.25 × 25.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.71x = 1,273.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273.61/35.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.67

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