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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.59, 36.79 and 16.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.59, 36.79 and 16.97 is: 25.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.59 : 36.79 = 16.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.59/36.79 = 16.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.59x = 36.79 × 16.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.59x = 624.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624.10/24.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.39

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