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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.61, 52.16 and 34.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.61, 52.16 and 34.47 is: 51.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.61 : 52.16 = 34.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.61/52.16 = 34.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.61x = 52.16 × 34.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.61x = 1,797.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797.78/34.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.95

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