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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.29, 47.33 and 25.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.29, 47.33 and 25.56 is: 35.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.29 : 47.33 = 25.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.29/47.33 = 25.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.29x = 47.33 × 25.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.29x = 1,209.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209.72/34.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.28

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