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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.68, 52.05 and 18.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.68, 52.05 and 18.66 is: 28.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.68 : 52.05 = 18.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.68/52.05 = 18.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.68x = 52.05 × 18.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.68x = 971.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971.25/34.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.01

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