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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.55, 51.78 and 17.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.55, 51.78 and 17.39 is: 26.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.55 : 51.78 = 17.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.55/51.78 = 17.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.55x = 51.78 × 17.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.55x = 900.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900.58/34.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.07

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