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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.45, 51.66 and 13.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.45, 51.66 and 13.87 is: 20.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.45 : 51.66 = 13.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.45/51.66 = 13.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.45x = 51.66 × 13.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.45x = 716.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716.52/34.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.80

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