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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.45, 51.62 and 19.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.45, 51.62 and 19.24 is: 28.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.45 : 51.62 = 19.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.45/51.62 = 19.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.45x = 51.62 × 19.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.45x = 992.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992.94/34.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.82

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