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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.89, 48.12 and 26.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.89, 48.12 and 26.25 is: 36.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.89 : 48.12 = 26.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.89/48.12 = 26.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.89x = 48.12 × 26.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.89x = 1,263.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263.15/34.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.20

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