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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.97, 52.45 and 15.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.97, 52.45 and 15.71 is: 23.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.97 : 52.45 = 15.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.97/52.45 = 15.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.97x = 52.45 × 15.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.97x = 823.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823.99/34.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.56

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