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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.62, 51.84 and 34.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.62, 51.84 and 34.44 is: 51.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.62 : 51.84 = 34.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.62/51.84 = 34.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.62x = 51.84 × 34.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.62x = 1,785.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785.37/34.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.57

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