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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.74, 52.17 and 16.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.74, 52.17 and 16.71 is: 25.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.74 : 52.17 = 16.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.74/52.17 = 16.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.74x = 52.17 × 16.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.74x = 871.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871.76/34.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.09

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