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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.05, 50.97 and 18.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.05, 50.97 and 18.80 is: 28.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.05 : 50.97 = 18.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.05/50.97 = 18.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.05x = 50.97 × 18.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.05x = 958.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958.24/34.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.14

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