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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.25, 51.35 and 13.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.25, 51.35 and 13.95 is: 20.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.25 : 51.35 = 13.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.25/51.35 = 13.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.25x = 51.35 × 13.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.25x = 716.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716.26/34.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.92

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