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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.62, 24.78 and 16.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.62, 24.78 and 16.35 is: 24.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.62 : 24.78 = 16.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.62/24.78 = 16.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.62x = 24.78 × 16.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.62x = 405.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405.15/16.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.38

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