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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.06, 51.09 and 8.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.06, 51.09 and 8.38 is: 12.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.06 : 51.09 = 8.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.06/51.09 = 8.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.06x = 51.09 × 8.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.06x = 428.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428.24/34.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.57

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