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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.72, 47.95 and 25.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.72, 47.95 and 25.49 is: 35.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.72 : 47.95 = 25.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.72/47.95 = 25.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.72x = 47.95 × 25.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.72x = 1,222.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222.25/34.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.20

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