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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.79, 52.11 and 17.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.79, 52.11 and 17.64 is: 26.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.79 : 52.11 = 17.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.79/52.11 = 17.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.79x = 52.11 × 17.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.79x = 919.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919.22/34.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.43

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