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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.66, 33.99 and 16.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.66, 33.99 and 16.47 is: 22.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.66 : 33.99 = 16.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.66/33.99 = 16.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.66x = 33.99 × 16.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.66x = 559.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559.82/24.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.70

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