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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.71, 52.03 and 11.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.71, 52.03 and 11.88 is: 17.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.71 : 52.03 = 11.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.71/52.03 = 11.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.71x = 52.03 × 11.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.71x = 617.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617.94/34.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.80

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