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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.65, 34.01 and 16.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.65, 34.01 and 16.89 is: 23.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.65 : 34.01 = 16.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.65/34.01 = 16.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.65x = 34.01 × 16.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.65x = 574.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574.17/24.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.29

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