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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.51, 51.72 and 16.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.51, 51.72 and 16.45 is: 24.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.51 : 51.72 = 16.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.51/51.72 = 16.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.51x = 51.72 × 16.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.51x = 850.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850.79/34.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.65

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