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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.37, 51.51 and 16.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.37, 51.51 and 16.29 is: 24.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.37 : 51.51 = 16.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.37/51.51 = 16.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.37x = 51.51 × 16.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.37x = 839.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839.10/34.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.42

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