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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.97, 48.33 and 25.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.97, 48.33 and 25.38 is: 35.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.97 : 48.33 = 25.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.97/48.33 = 25.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.97x = 48.33 × 25.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.97x = 1,226.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226.62/34.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.08

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