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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.66, 51.98 and 15.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.66, 51.98 and 15.40 is: 23.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.66 : 51.98 = 15.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.66/51.98 = 15.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.66x = 51.98 × 15.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.66x = 800.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800.49/34.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.10

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