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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.62, 51.84 and 18.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.62, 51.84 and 18.60 is: 27.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.62 : 51.84 = 18.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.62/51.84 = 18.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.62x = 51.84 × 18.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.62x = 964.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964.22/34.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.85

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