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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.72, 37.10 and 16.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.72, 37.10 and 16.71 is: 25.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.72 : 37.10 = 16.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.72/37.10 = 16.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.72x = 37.10 × 16.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.72x = 619.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619.94/24.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.08

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