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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.50, 51.76 and 14.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.50, 51.76 and 14.23 is: 21.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.50 : 51.76 = 14.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.50/51.76 = 14.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.50x = 51.76 × 14.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.50x = 736.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736.54/34.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.35

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