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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.44, 51.58 and 25.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.44, 51.58 and 25.86 is: 38.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.44 : 51.58 = 25.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.44/51.58 = 25.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.44x = 51.58 × 25.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.44x = 1,333.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333.86/34.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.73

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