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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.36, 36.49 and 16.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.36, 36.49 and 16.73 is: 25.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.36 : 36.49 = 16.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.36/36.49 = 16.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.36x = 36.49 × 16.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.36x = 610.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610.30/24.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.06

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