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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.68, 51.97 and 16.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.68, 51.97 and 16.60 is: 24.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.68 : 51.97 = 16.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.68/51.97 = 16.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.68x = 51.97 × 16.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.68x = 862.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862.70/34.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.88

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