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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.77, 52.12 and 18.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.77, 52.12 and 18.53 is: 27.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.77 : 52.12 = 18.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.77/52.12 = 18.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.77x = 52.12 × 18.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.77x = 965.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965.78/34.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.78

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