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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.89, 52.31 and 14.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.89, 52.31 and 14.60 is: 21.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.89 : 52.31 = 14.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.89/52.31 = 14.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.89x = 52.31 × 14.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.89x = 763.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763.46/34.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.88

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