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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.48, 51.76 and 25.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.48, 51.76 and 25.04 is: 37.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.48 : 51.76 = 25.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.48/51.76 = 25.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.48x = 51.76 × 25.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.48x = 1,296.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296.07/34.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.59

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