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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.03, 50.96 and 25.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.03, 50.96 and 25.46 is: 38.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.03 : 50.96 = 25.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.03/50.96 = 25.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.03x = 50.96 × 25.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.03x = 1,297.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297.44/34.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.13

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