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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.92, 52.20 and 34.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.92, 52.20 and 34.11 is: 50.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.92 : 52.20 = 34.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.92/52.20 = 34.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.92x = 52.20 × 34.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.92x = 1,780.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,780.54/34.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.99

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