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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.62, 51.91 and 19.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.62, 51.91 and 19.39 is: 29.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.62 : 51.91 = 19.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.62/51.91 = 19.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.62x = 51.91 × 19.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.62x = 1,006.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006.53/34.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.07

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