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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34, 46.92 and 25.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34, 46.92 and 25.42 is: 35.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34 : 46.92 = 25.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34/46.92 = 25.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34x = 46.92 × 25.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34x = 1,192.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192.71/34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.08

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