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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.70, 52.01 and 14.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.70, 52.01 and 14.42 is: 21.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.70 : 52.01 = 14.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.70/52.01 = 14.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.70x = 52.01 × 14.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.70x = 749.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749.65/34.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.61

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