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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.72, 36.96 and 16.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.72, 36.96 and 16.68 is: 24.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.72 : 36.96 = 16.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.72/36.96 = 16.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.72x = 36.96 × 16.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.72x = 616.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616.49/24.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.94

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