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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.94, 52.36 and 20.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.94, 52.36 and 20.50 is: 30.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.94 : 52.36 = 20.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.94/52.36 = 20.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.94x = 52.36 × 20.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.94x = 1,073.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073.38/34.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.72

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