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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.82, 52.23 and 13.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.82, 52.23 and 13.45 is: 20.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.82 : 52.23 = 13.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.82/52.23 = 13.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.82x = 52.23 × 13.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.82x = 702.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702.23/34.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.17

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