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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.22, 51.42 and 34.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.22, 51.42 and 34.13 is: 51.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.22 : 51.42 = 34.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.22/51.42 = 34.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.22x = 51.42 × 34.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.22x = 1,754.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754.96/34.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.28

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