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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.89, 48.09 and 25.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.89, 48.09 and 25.71 is: 35.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.89 : 48.09 = 25.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.89/48.09 = 25.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.89x = 48.09 × 25.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.89x = 1,236.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236.39/34.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.44

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