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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.18, 51.27 and 17.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.18, 51.27 and 17.07 is: 25.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.18 : 51.27 = 17.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.18/51.27 = 17.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.18x = 51.27 × 17.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.18x = 875.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875.18/34.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.61

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