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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.65, 52 and 25.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.65, 52 and 25.66 is: 38.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.65 : 52 = 25.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.65/52 = 25.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.65x = 52 × 25.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.65x = 1,334.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334.06/34.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.50

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