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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.16, 33.29 and 16.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.16, 33.29 and 16.87 is: 23.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.16 : 33.29 = 16.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.16/33.29 = 16.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.16x = 33.29 × 16.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.16x = 561.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561.60/24.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.25

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