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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.52, 51.82 and 23.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.52, 51.82 and 23.66 is: 35.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.52 : 51.82 = 23.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.52/51.82 = 23.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.52x = 51.82 × 23.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.52x = 1,226.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226.06/34.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.52

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