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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.88, 34.32 and 16.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.88, 34.32 and 16.26 is: 22.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.88 : 34.32 = 16.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.88/34.32 = 16.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.88x = 34.32 × 16.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.88x = 558.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558.04/24.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.43

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