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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.34, 58.97 and 16.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.34, 58.97 and 16.51 is: 24.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.34 : 58.97 = 16.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.34/58.97 = 16.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.34x = 58.97 × 16.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.34x = 973.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973.59/39.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.75

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