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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.29, 51.39 and 15.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.29, 51.39 and 15.01 is: 22.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.29 : 51.39 = 15.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.29/51.39 = 15.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.29x = 51.39 × 15.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.29x = 771.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771.36/34.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.50

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