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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.45, 33.72 and 16.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.45, 33.72 and 16.25 is: 22.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.45 : 33.72 = 16.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.45/33.72 = 16.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.45x = 33.72 × 16.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.45x = 547.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547.78/24.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.40

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