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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.40, 51.59 and 15.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.40, 51.59 and 15.14 is: 22.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.40 : 51.59 = 15.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.40/51.59 = 15.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.40x = 51.59 × 15.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.40x = 780.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780.74/34.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.70

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