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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.78, 37.17 and 16.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.78, 37.17 and 16.82 is: 25.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.78 : 37.17 = 16.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.78/37.17 = 16.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.78x = 37.17 × 16.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.78x = 625.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625.01/24.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.22

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