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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.41, 51.63 and 18.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.41, 51.63 and 18.38 is: 27.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.41 : 51.63 = 18.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.41/51.63 = 18.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.41x = 51.63 × 18.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.41x = 948.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948.70/34.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.57

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