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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.55, 51.77 and 16.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.55, 51.77 and 16.49 is: 24.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.55 : 51.77 = 16.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.55/51.77 = 16.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.55x = 51.77 × 16.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.55x = 853.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853.35/34.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.70

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