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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.22, 47.14 and 25.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.22, 47.14 and 25.99 is: 35.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.22 : 47.14 = 25.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.22/47.14 = 25.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.22x = 47.14 × 25.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.22x = 1,225.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225.17/34.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.80

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