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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.29, 36.40 and 16.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.29, 36.40 and 16.66 is: 24.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.29 : 36.40 = 16.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.29/36.40 = 16.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.29x = 36.40 × 16.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.29x = 606.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606.33/24.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.96

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