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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.89, 52.20 and 19.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.89, 52.20 and 19.68 is: 29.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.89 : 52.20 = 19.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.89/52.20 = 19.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.89x = 52.20 × 19.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.89x = 1,027.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027.30/34.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.44

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