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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.07, 50.96 and 25.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.07, 50.96 and 25.52 is: 38.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.07 : 50.96 = 25.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.07/50.96 = 25.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.07x = 50.96 × 25.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.07x = 1,300.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300.31/34.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.16

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