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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.83, 52.14 and 18.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.83, 52.14 and 18.75 is: 28.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.83 : 52.14 = 18.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.83/52.14 = 18.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.83x = 52.14 × 18.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.83x = 977.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977.63/34.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.07

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