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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.03, 36.07 and 16.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.03, 36.07 and 16.40 is: 24.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.03 : 36.07 = 16.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.03/36.07 = 16.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.03x = 36.07 × 16.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.03x = 591.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591.60/24.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.62

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