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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.62, 51.87 and 18.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.62, 51.87 and 18.57 is: 27.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.62 : 51.87 = 18.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.62/51.87 = 18.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.62x = 51.87 × 18.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.62x = 963.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963.23/34.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.82

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