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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.04, 50.93 and 25.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.04, 50.93 and 25.50 is: 38.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.04 : 50.93 = 25.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.04/50.93 = 25.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.04x = 50.93 × 25.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.04x = 1,298.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298.72/34.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.15

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