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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.37, 51.56 and 12.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.37, 51.56 and 12.71 is: 19.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.37 : 51.56 = 12.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.37/51.56 = 12.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.37x = 51.56 × 12.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.37x = 655.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655.13/34.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.06

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