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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.86, 37.33 and 16.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.86, 37.33 and 16.32 is: 24.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.86 : 37.33 = 16.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.86/37.33 = 16.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.86x = 37.33 × 16.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.86x = 609.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609.16/24.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.50

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