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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.59, 51.82 and 16.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.59, 51.82 and 16.53 is: 24.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.59 : 51.82 = 16.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.59/51.82 = 16.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.59x = 51.82 × 16.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.59x = 856.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856.24/34.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.76

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