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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.03, 50.97 and 18.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.03, 50.97 and 18.77 is: 28.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.03 : 50.97 = 18.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.03/50.97 = 18.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.03x = 50.97 × 18.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.03x = 956.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956.71/34.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.11

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