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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.56, 51.82 and 16.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.56, 51.82 and 16.50 is: 24.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.56 : 51.82 = 16.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.56/51.82 = 16.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.56x = 51.82 × 16.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.56x = 854.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854.99/34.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.74

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