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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.06, 51.09 and 16.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.06, 51.09 and 16.02 is: 24.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.06 : 51.09 = 16.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.06/51.09 = 16.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.06x = 51.09 × 16.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.06x = 818.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818.46/34.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.03

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