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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.86, 34.30 and 16.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.86, 34.30 and 16.12 is: 22.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.86 : 34.30 = 16.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.86/34.30 = 16.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.86x = 34.30 × 16.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.86x = 552.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552.92/24.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.24

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