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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.37, 51.52 and 16.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.37, 51.52 and 16.31 is: 24.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.37 : 51.52 = 16.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.37/51.52 = 16.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.37x = 51.52 × 16.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.37x = 840.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840.29/34.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.45

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