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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.35, 36.51 and 16.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.35, 36.51 and 16.74 is: 25.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.35 : 36.51 = 16.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.35/36.51 = 16.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.35x = 36.51 × 16.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.35x = 611.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611.18/24.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.10

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