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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.67, 24.89 and 16.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.67, 24.89 and 16.31 is: 24.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.67 : 24.89 = 16.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.67/24.89 = 16.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.67x = 24.89 × 16.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.67x = 405.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405.75/16.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.35

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