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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.12, 51.10 and 18.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.12, 51.10 and 18.83 is: 28.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.12 : 51.10 = 18.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.12/51.10 = 18.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.12x = 51.10 × 18.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.12x = 962.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962.29/34.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.20

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