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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.48, 51.72 and 16.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.48, 51.72 and 16.43 is: 24.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.48 : 51.72 = 16.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.48/51.72 = 16.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.48x = 51.72 × 16.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.48x = 849.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849.50/34.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.64

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