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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.08, 51 and 23.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.08, 51 and 23.94 is: 35.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.08 : 51 = 23.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.08/51 = 23.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.08x = 51 × 23.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.08x = 1,220.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220.94/34.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.83

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