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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.18, 36.25 and 16.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.18, 36.25 and 16.58 is: 24.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.18 : 36.25 = 16.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.18/36.25 = 16.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.18x = 36.25 × 16.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.18x = 601.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601.01/24.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.86

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