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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.28, 51.41 and 13.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.28, 51.41 and 13.71 is: 20.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.28 : 51.41 = 13.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.28/51.41 = 13.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.28x = 51.41 × 13.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.28x = 704.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704.69/34.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.55

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