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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.89, 52.33 and 16.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.89, 52.33 and 16.61 is: 24.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.89 : 52.33 = 16.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.89/52.33 = 16.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.89x = 52.33 × 16.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.89x = 869.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869.03/34.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.91

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