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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.56, 51.85 and 13.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.56, 51.85 and 13.19 is: 19.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.56 : 51.85 = 13.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.56/51.85 = 13.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.56x = 51.85 × 13.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.56x = 683.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683.80/34.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.78

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