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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.35, 51.54 and 18.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.35, 51.54 and 18.93 is: 28.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.35 : 51.54 = 18.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.35/51.54 = 18.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.35x = 51.54 × 18.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.35x = 975.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975.65/34.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.40

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