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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.62, 51.64 and 34.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.62, 51.64 and 34.02 is: 50.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.62 : 51.64 = 34.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.62/51.64 = 34.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.62x = 51.64 × 34.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.62x = 1,756.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,756.79/34.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.75

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