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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.58, 36.89 and 16.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.58, 36.89 and 16.57 is: 24.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.58 : 36.89 = 16.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.58/36.89 = 16.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.58x = 36.89 × 16.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.58x = 611.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611.27/24.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.87

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