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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.80, 52.16 and 16.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.80, 52.16 and 16.74 is: 25.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.80 : 52.16 = 16.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.80/52.16 = 16.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.80x = 52.16 × 16.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.80x = 873.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873.07/34.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.09

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