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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.17, 51.26 and 18.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.17, 51.26 and 18.97 is: 28.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.17 : 51.26 = 18.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.17/51.26 = 18.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.17x = 51.26 × 18.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.17x = 972.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972.31/34.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.46

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