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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.16, 51.22 and 25.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.16, 51.22 and 25.12 is: 37.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.16 : 51.22 = 25.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.16/51.22 = 25.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.16x = 51.22 × 25.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.16x = 1,286.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286.65/34.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.67

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