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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.42, 51.65 and 13.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.42, 51.65 and 13.06 is: 19.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.42 : 51.65 = 13.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.42/51.65 = 13.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.42x = 51.65 × 13.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.42x = 674.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674.48/34.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.60

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