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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.06, 51.08 and 13.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.06, 51.08 and 13.76 is: 20.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.06 : 51.08 = 13.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.06/51.08 = 13.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.06x = 51.08 × 13.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.06x = 702.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702.86/34.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.64

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