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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.72, 37 and 16.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.72, 37 and 16.64 is: 24.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.72 : 37 = 16.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.72/37 = 16.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.72x = 37 × 16.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.72x = 615.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615.68/24.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.91

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