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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.71, 37 and 16.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.71, 37 and 16.16 is: 24.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.71 : 37 = 16.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.71/37 = 16.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.71x = 37 × 16.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.71x = 597.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597.92/24.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.20

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