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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.70, 52 and 21.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.70, 52 and 21.16 is: 31.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.70 : 52 = 21.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.70/52 = 21.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.70x = 52 × 21.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.70x = 1,100.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100.32/34.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.71

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