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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.18, 51.21 and 18.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.18, 51.21 and 18.97 is: 28.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.18 : 51.21 = 18.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.18/51.21 = 18.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.18x = 51.21 × 18.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.18x = 971.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971.45/34.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.42

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