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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.67, 52.04 and 19.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.67, 52.04 and 19.46 is: 29.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.67 : 52.04 = 19.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.67/52.04 = 19.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.67x = 52.04 × 19.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.67x = 1,012.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012.73/34.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.21

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