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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.55, 47.73 and 25.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.55, 47.73 and 25.37 is: 35.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.55 : 47.73 = 25.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.55/47.73 = 25.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.55x = 47.73 × 25.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.55x = 1,210.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210.67/34.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.05

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