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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.69, 52.02 and 13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.69, 52.02 and 13 is: 19.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.69 : 52.02 = 13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.69/52.02 = 13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.69x = 52.02 × 13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.69x = 676.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676.26/34.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.49

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