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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.74, 53.56 and 25.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.74, 53.56 and 25.55 is: 38.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.74 : 53.56 = 25.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.74/53.56 = 25.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.74x = 53.56 × 25.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.74x = 1,368.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368.42/35.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.29

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