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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.81, 52.17 and 14.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.81, 52.17 and 14.50 is: 21.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.81 : 52.17 = 14.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.81/52.17 = 14.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.81x = 52.17 × 14.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.81x = 756.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756.47/34.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.73

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