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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.96, 52.52 and 21.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.96, 52.52 and 21.44 is: 32.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.96 : 52.52 = 21.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.96/52.52 = 21.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.96x = 52.52 × 21.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.96x = 1,125.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125.92/34.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.21

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