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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.16, 51.26 and 23.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.16, 51.26 and 23.54 is: 35.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.16 : 51.26 = 23.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.16/51.26 = 23.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.16x = 51.26 × 23.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.16x = 1,206.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206.66/34.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.32

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