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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.97, 49.62 and 25.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.97, 49.62 and 25.61 is: 35.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.97 : 49.62 = 25.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.97/49.62 = 25.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.97x = 49.62 × 25.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.97x = 1,270.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270.52/35.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.32

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