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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.51, 33.82 and 16.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.51, 33.82 and 16.31 is: 22.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.51 : 33.82 = 16.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.51/33.82 = 16.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.51x = 33.82 × 16.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.51x = 551.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551.35/24.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.50

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