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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.39, 36.57 and 16.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.39, 36.57 and 16.65 is: 24.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.39 : 36.57 = 16.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.39/36.57 = 16.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.39x = 36.57 × 16.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.39x = 608.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608.89/24.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.96

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