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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.53, 36.86 and 16.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.53, 36.86 and 16.00 is: 24.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.53 : 36.86 = 16.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.53/36.86 = 16.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.53x = 36.86 × 16.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.53x = 589.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589.50/24.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.03

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