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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.44, 182.13 and 34.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.44, 182.13 and 34.79 is: 52.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.44 : 182.13 = 34.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.44/182.13 = 34.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.44x = 182.13 × 34.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.44x = 6,335.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,335.39/121.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.17

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