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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.61, 47.79 and 25.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.61, 47.79 and 25.97 is: 35.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.61 : 47.79 = 25.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.61/47.79 = 25.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.61x = 47.79 × 25.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.61x = 1,240.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240.99/34.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.86

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