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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.60, 51.90 and 11.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.60, 51.90 and 11.77 is: 17.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.60 : 51.90 = 11.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.60/51.90 = 11.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.60x = 51.90 × 11.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.60x = 610.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610.87/34.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.65

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