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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.42, 51.54 and 23.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.42, 51.54 and 23.71 is: 35.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.42 : 51.54 = 23.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.42/51.54 = 23.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.42x = 51.54 × 23.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.42x = 1,222.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222.01/34.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.50

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