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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.69, 37.11 and 16.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.69, 37.11 and 16.15 is: 24.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.69 : 37.11 = 16.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.69/37.11 = 16.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.69x = 37.11 × 16.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.69x = 599.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599.33/24.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.27

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