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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.13, 51.23 and 17.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.13, 51.23 and 17.89 is: 26.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.13 : 51.23 = 17.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.13/51.23 = 17.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.13x = 51.23 × 17.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.13x = 916.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916.42/34.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.85

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