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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.20, 36.26 and 16.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.20, 36.26 and 16.17 is: 24.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.20 : 36.26 = 16.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.20/36.26 = 16.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.20x = 36.26 × 16.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.20x = 586.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586.24/24.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.22

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