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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.18, 51.24 and 17.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.18, 51.24 and 17.06 is: 25.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.18 : 51.24 = 17.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.18/51.24 = 17.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.18x = 51.24 × 17.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.18x = 874.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874.15/34.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.58

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