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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.29, 51.43 and 11.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.29, 51.43 and 11.45 is: 17.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.29 : 51.43 = 11.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.29/51.43 = 11.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.29x = 51.43 × 11.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.29x = 588.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588.87/34.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.18

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