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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.46, 51.71 and 16.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.46, 51.71 and 16.44 is: 24.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.46 : 51.71 = 16.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.46/51.71 = 16.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.46x = 51.71 × 16.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.46x = 850.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850.03/34.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.67

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