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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.22, 47.24 and 25.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.22, 47.24 and 25.49 is: 35.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.22 : 47.24 = 25.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.22/47.24 = 25.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.22x = 47.24 × 25.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.22x = 1,204.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204.02/34.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.18

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