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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.45, 51.65 and 16.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.45, 51.65 and 16.42 is: 24.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.45 : 51.65 = 16.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.45/51.65 = 16.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.45x = 51.65 × 16.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.45x = 848.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848.09/34.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.62

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