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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.73, 34.12 and 16.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.73, 34.12 and 16.11 is: 22.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.73 : 34.12 = 16.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.73/34.12 = 16.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.73x = 34.12 × 16.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.73x = 549.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549.67/24.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.23

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