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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.37, 51.56 and 13.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.37, 51.56 and 13.01 is: 19.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.37 : 51.56 = 13.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.37/51.56 = 13.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.37x = 51.56 × 13.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.37x = 670.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670.73/34.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.52

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