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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.49, 36.72 and 10.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.49, 36.72 and 10.95 is: 16.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.49 : 36.72 = 10.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.49/36.72 = 10.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.49x = 36.72 × 10.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.49x = 402.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402.15/24.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.42

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