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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.12, 47.16 and 25.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.12, 47.16 and 25.48 is: 35.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.12 : 47.16 = 25.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.12/47.16 = 25.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.12x = 47.16 × 25.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.12x = 1,201.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201.64/34.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.22

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