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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.62, 33.96 and 16.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.62, 33.96 and 16.43 is: 22.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.62 : 33.96 = 16.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.62/33.96 = 16.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.62x = 33.96 × 16.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.62x = 558.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558.05/24.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.66

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