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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.96, 52.40 and 14.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.96, 52.40 and 14.64 is: 21.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.96 : 52.40 = 14.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.96/52.40 = 14.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.96x = 52.40 × 14.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.96x = 767.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767.14/34.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.94

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