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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.05, 51.08 and 16.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.05, 51.08 and 16.01 is: 24.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.05 : 51.08 = 16.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.05/51.08 = 16.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.05x = 51.08 × 16.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.05x = 817.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817.79/34.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.02

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