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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.64, 33.98 and 16.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.64, 33.98 and 16.46 is: 22.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.64 : 33.98 = 16.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.64/33.98 = 16.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.64x = 33.98 × 16.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.64x = 559.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559.38/24.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.70

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