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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.75, 52.14 and 16.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.75, 52.14 and 16.73 is: 25.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.75 : 52.14 = 16.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.75/52.14 = 16.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.75x = 52.14 × 16.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.75x = 872.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872.30/34.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.10

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