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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.19, 51.24 and 18.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.19, 51.24 and 18.14 is: 27.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.19 : 51.24 = 18.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.19/51.24 = 18.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.19x = 51.24 × 18.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.19x = 929.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929.49/34.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.19

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