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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.99, 52.50 and 15.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.99, 52.50 and 15.74 is: 23.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.99 : 52.50 = 15.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.99/52.50 = 15.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.99x = 52.50 × 15.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.99x = 826.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826.54/34.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.62

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