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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.49, 51.73 and 14.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.49, 51.73 and 14.19 is: 21.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.49 : 51.73 = 14.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.49/51.73 = 14.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.49x = 51.73 × 14.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.49x = 734.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734.05/34.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.28

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