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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.75, 52.12 and 9.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.75, 52.12 and 9.06 is: 13.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.75 : 52.12 = 9.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.75/52.12 = 9.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.75x = 52.12 × 9.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.75x = 472.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472.36/34.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.59

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