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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.12, 51.20 and 12.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.12, 51.20 and 12.76 is: 19.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.12 : 51.20 = 12.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.12/51.20 = 12.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.12x = 51.20 × 12.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.12x = 653.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653.31/34.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.15

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