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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.42, 51.60 and 17.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.42, 51.60 and 17.27 is: 25.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.42 : 51.60 = 17.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.42/51.60 = 17.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.42x = 51.60 × 17.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.42x = 891.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891.13/34.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.89

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