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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.40, 51.45 and 19.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.40, 51.45 and 19.10 is: 28.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.40 : 51.45 = 19.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.40/51.45 = 19.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.40x = 51.45 × 19.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.40x = 982.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982.44/34.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.56

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