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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.98, 52.43 and 14.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.98, 52.43 and 14.42 is: 21.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.98 : 52.43 = 14.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.98/52.43 = 14.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.98x = 52.43 × 14.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.98x = 755.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755.71/34.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.60

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