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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.88, 53.65 and 25.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.88, 53.65 and 25.63 is: 38.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.88 : 53.65 = 25.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.88/53.65 = 25.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.88x = 53.65 × 25.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.88x = 1,374.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374.99/35.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.32

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