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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.62, 33.95 and 16.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.62, 33.95 and 16.85 is: 23.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.62 : 33.95 = 16.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.62/33.95 = 16.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.62x = 33.95 × 16.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.62x = 571.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571.80/24.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.23

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