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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.24, 51.38 and 20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.24, 51.38 and 20 is: 30.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.24 : 51.38 = 20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.24/51.38 = 20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.24x = 51.38 × 20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.24x = 1,027.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027.60/34.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.01

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