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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.25, 51.33 and 16.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.25, 51.33 and 16.17 is: 24.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.25 : 51.33 = 16.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.25/51.33 = 16.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.25x = 51.33 × 16.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.25x = 829.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829.93/34.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.23

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