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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.65, 51.98 and 14.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.65, 51.98 and 14.37 is: 21.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.65 : 51.98 = 14.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.65/51.98 = 14.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.65x = 51.98 × 14.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.65x = 746.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746.95/34.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.56

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