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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.08, 51.08 and 23.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.08, 51.08 and 23.92 is: 35.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.08 : 51.08 = 23.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.08/51.08 = 23.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.08x = 51.08 × 23.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.08x = 1,221.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221.83/34.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.85

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