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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.14, 51.13 and 16.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.14, 51.13 and 16.05 is: 24.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.14 : 51.13 = 16.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.14/51.13 = 16.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.14x = 51.13 × 16.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.14x = 820.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820.34/34.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.03

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