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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.51, 51.67 and 18.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.51, 51.67 and 18.22 is: 27.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.51 : 51.67 = 18.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.51/51.67 = 18.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.51x = 51.67 × 18.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.51x = 941.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941.57/34.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.29

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