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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.23, 51.31 and 18.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.23, 51.31 and 18.20 is: 27.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.23 : 51.31 = 18.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.23/51.31 = 18.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.23x = 51.31 × 18.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.23x = 933.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933.84/34.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.28

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