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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.20, 51.23 and 16.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.20, 51.23 and 16.18 is: 24.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.20 : 51.23 = 16.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.20/51.23 = 16.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.20x = 51.23 × 16.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.20x = 828.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828.90/34.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.24

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