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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.65, 34.01 and 16.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.65, 34.01 and 16.34 is: 22.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.65 : 34.01 = 16.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.65/34.01 = 16.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.65x = 34.01 × 16.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.65x = 555.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555.47/24.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.54

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