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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.89, 52.13 and 34.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.89, 52.13 and 34.25 is: 51.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.89 : 52.13 = 34.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.89/52.13 = 34.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.89x = 52.13 × 34.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.89x = 1,785.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785.08/34.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.17

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