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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.84, 52.17 and 21.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.84, 52.17 and 21.97 is: 32.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.84 : 52.17 = 21.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.84/52.17 = 21.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.84x = 52.17 × 21.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.84x = 1,146.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146.17/34.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.90

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