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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.86, 53.79 and 25.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.86, 53.79 and 25.04 is: 37.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.86 : 53.79 = 25.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.86/53.79 = 25.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.86x = 53.79 × 25.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.86x = 1,346.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346.90/35.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.56

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