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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.51, 51.72 and 18.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.51, 51.72 and 18.44 is: 27.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.51 : 51.72 = 18.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.51/51.72 = 18.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.51x = 51.72 × 18.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.51x = 953.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953.72/34.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.64

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