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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.49, 51.72 and 10.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.49, 51.72 and 10.45 is: 15.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.49 : 51.72 = 10.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.49/51.72 = 10.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.49x = 51.72 × 10.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.49x = 540.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540.22/34.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.66

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