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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.35, 21.51 and 8.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.35, 21.51 and 8.34 is: 12.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.35 : 21.51 = 8.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.35/21.51 = 8.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.35x = 21.51 × 8.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.35x = 179.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179.39/14.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.50

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