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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.24, 47.24 and 25.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.24, 47.24 and 25.50 is: 35.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.24 : 47.24 = 25.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.24/47.24 = 25.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.24x = 47.24 × 25.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.24x = 1,204.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204.62/34.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.18

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