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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.24, 51.36 and 16.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.24, 51.36 and 16.21 is: 24.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.24 : 51.36 = 16.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.24/51.36 = 16.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.24x = 51.36 × 16.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.24x = 832.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832.55/34.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.32

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