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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.02, 51.01 and 14.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.02, 51.01 and 14.76 is: 22.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.02 : 51.01 = 14.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.02/51.01 = 14.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.02x = 51.01 × 14.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.02x = 752.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752.91/34.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.13

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