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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.95, 52.37 and 16.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.95, 52.37 and 16.93 is: 25.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.95 : 52.37 = 16.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.95/52.37 = 16.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.95x = 52.37 × 16.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.95x = 886.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886.62/34.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.37

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