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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.80, 37.13 and 16.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.80, 37.13 and 16.20 is: 24.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.80 : 37.13 = 16.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.80/37.13 = 16.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.80x = 37.13 × 16.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.80x = 601.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601.43/24.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.26

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