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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.32, 36.44 and 16.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.32, 36.44 and 16.30 is: 24.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.32 : 36.44 = 16.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.32/36.44 = 16.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.32x = 36.44 × 16.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.32x = 593.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593.97/24.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.42

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