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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.83, 34.22 and 16.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.83, 34.22 and 16.08 is: 22.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.83 : 34.22 = 16.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.83/34.22 = 16.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.83x = 34.22 × 16.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.83x = 550.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550.09/24.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.15

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