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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.48, 51.68 and 16.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.48, 51.68 and 16.48 is: 24.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.48 : 51.68 = 16.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.48/51.68 = 16.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.48x = 51.68 × 16.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.48x = 851.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851.69/34.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.70

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