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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.87, 49.52 and 25.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.87, 49.52 and 25.53 is: 35.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.87 : 49.52 = 25.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.87/49.52 = 25.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.87x = 49.52 × 25.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.87x = 1,264.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264.12/35.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.25

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