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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.35, 51.52 and 18.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.35, 51.52 and 18.35 is: 27.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.35 : 51.52 = 18.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.35/51.52 = 18.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.35x = 51.52 × 18.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.35x = 945.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945.39/34.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.52

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