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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.76, 37.16 and 16.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.76, 37.16 and 16.80 is: 25.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.76 : 37.16 = 16.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.76/37.16 = 16.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.76x = 37.16 × 16.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.76x = 624.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624.29/24.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.21

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