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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.96, 53.92 and 25.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.96, 53.92 and 25.84 is: 38.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.96 : 53.92 = 25.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.96/53.92 = 25.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.96x = 53.92 × 25.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.96x = 1,392.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392.89/35.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.73

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