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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.73, 34.14 and 16.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.73, 34.14 and 16.54 is: 22.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.73 : 34.14 = 16.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.73/34.14 = 16.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.73x = 34.14 × 16.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.73x = 564.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564.68/24.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.83

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