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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.69, 52.02 and 11.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.69, 52.02 and 11.87 is: 17.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.69 : 52.02 = 11.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.69/52.02 = 11.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.69x = 52.02 × 11.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.69x = 617.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617.22/34.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.79

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