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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.67, 37.05 and 16.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.67, 37.05 and 16.66 is: 25.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.67 : 37.05 = 16.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.67/37.05 = 16.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.67x = 37.05 × 16.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.67x = 617.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617.25/24.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.02

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