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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.08, 51.06 and 14.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.08, 51.06 and 14.79 is: 22.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.08 : 51.06 = 14.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.08/51.06 = 14.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.08x = 51.06 × 14.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.08x = 755.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755.18/34.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.16

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