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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.80, 52.18 and 14.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.80, 52.18 and 14.48 is: 21.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.80 : 52.18 = 14.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.80/52.18 = 14.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.80x = 52.18 × 14.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.80x = 755.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755.46/34.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.71

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