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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.09, 33.26 and 16.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.09, 33.26 and 16.32 is: 22.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.09 : 33.26 = 16.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.09/33.26 = 16.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.09x = 33.26 × 16.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.09x = 542.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542.80/24.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.54

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