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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.80, 34.24 and 16.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.80, 34.24 and 16.62 is: 22.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.80 : 34.24 = 16.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.80/34.24 = 16.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.80x = 34.24 × 16.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.80x = 569.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569.07/24.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.95

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