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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.64, 36.93 and 16.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.64, 36.93 and 16.51 is: 24.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.64 : 36.93 = 16.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.64/36.93 = 16.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.64x = 36.93 × 16.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.64x = 609.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609.71/24.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.74

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