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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.14, 51.41 and 25.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.14, 51.41 and 25.19 is: 37.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.14 : 51.41 = 25.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.14/51.41 = 25.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.14x = 51.41 × 25.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.14x = 1,294.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294.73/34.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.92

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