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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.15, 51.25 and 25.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.15, 51.25 and 25.15 is: 37.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.15 : 51.25 = 25.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.15/51.25 = 25.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.15x = 51.25 × 25.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.15x = 1,289.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289.07/34.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.75

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