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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.08, 51.13 and 18.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.08, 51.13 and 18.86 is: 28.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.08 : 51.13 = 18.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.08/51.13 = 18.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.08x = 51.13 × 18.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.08x = 964.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964.31/34.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.30

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