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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.23, 51.32 and 12.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.23, 51.32 and 12.87 is: 19.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.23 : 51.32 = 12.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.23/51.32 = 12.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.23x = 51.32 × 12.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.23x = 660.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660.69/34.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.30

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