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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.73, 52.05 and 13.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.73, 52.05 and 13.05 is: 19.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.73 : 52.05 = 13.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.73/52.05 = 13.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.73x = 52.05 × 13.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.73x = 679.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679.25/34.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.56

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