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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.50, 47.63 and 25.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.50, 47.63 and 25.89 is: 35.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.50 : 47.63 = 25.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.50/47.63 = 25.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.50x = 47.63 × 25.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.50x = 1,233.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233.01/34.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.74

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