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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.28, 51.44 and 16.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.28, 51.44 and 16.25 is: 24.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.28 : 51.44 = 16.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.28/51.44 = 16.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.28x = 51.44 × 16.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.28x = 835.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835.56/34.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.38

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