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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.44, 51.52 and 25.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.44, 51.52 and 25.38 is: 37.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.44 : 51.52 = 25.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.44/51.52 = 25.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.44x = 51.52 × 25.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.44x = 1,307.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307.58/34.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.97

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