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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.65, 36.98 and 16.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.65, 36.98 and 16.10 is: 24.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.65 : 36.98 = 16.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.65/36.98 = 16.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.65x = 36.98 × 16.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.65x = 595.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595.39/24.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.16

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