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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.67, 51.90 and 20.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.67, 51.90 and 20.19 is: 30.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.67 : 51.90 = 20.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.67/51.90 = 20.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.67x = 51.90 × 20.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.67x = 1,047.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047.86/34.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.22

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