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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.79, 52.18 and 11.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.79, 52.18 and 11.96 is: 17.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.79 : 52.18 = 11.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.79/52.18 = 11.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.79x = 52.18 × 11.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.79x = 624.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624.35/34.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.95

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