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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.96, 48.28 and 25.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.96, 48.28 and 25.78 is: 35.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.96 : 48.28 = 25.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.96/48.28 = 25.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.96x = 48.28 × 25.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.96x = 1,244.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244.66/34.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.60

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