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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.67, 52 and 16.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.67, 52 and 16.65 is: 24.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.67 : 52 = 16.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.67/52 = 16.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.67x = 52 × 16.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.67x = 865.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865.54/34.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.97

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