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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.03, 50.99 and 16.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.03, 50.99 and 16.87 is: 25.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.03 : 50.99 = 16.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.03/50.99 = 16.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.03x = 50.99 × 16.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.03x = 860.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860.12/34.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.28

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