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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.69, 51.96 and 18.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.69, 51.96 and 18.63 is: 27.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.69 : 51.96 = 18.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.69/51.96 = 18.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.69x = 51.96 × 18.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.69x = 967.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967.76/34.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.90

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