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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.20, 33.40 and 16.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.20, 33.40 and 16.84 is: 23.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.20 : 33.40 = 16.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.20/33.40 = 16.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.20x = 33.40 × 16.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.20x = 562.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562.46/24.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.24

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