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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.61, 52.10 and 25.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.61, 52.10 and 25.66 is: 38.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.61 : 52.10 = 25.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.61/52.10 = 25.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.61x = 52.10 × 25.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.61x = 1,336.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336.63/34.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.63

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