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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.93, 52.40 and 34.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.93, 52.40 and 34.17 is: 51.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.93 : 52.40 = 34.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.93/52.40 = 34.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.93x = 52.40 × 34.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.93x = 1,790.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790.59/34.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.27

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