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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.78, 34.19 and 16.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.78, 34.19 and 16.90 is: 23.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.78 : 34.19 = 16.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.78/34.19 = 16.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.78x = 34.19 × 16.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.78x = 577.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577.80/24.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.32

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