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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.99, 49.65 and 25.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.99, 49.65 and 25.61 is: 35.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.99 : 49.65 = 25.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.99/49.65 = 25.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.99x = 49.65 × 25.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.99x = 1,271.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271.29/35.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.32

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