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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.90, 37.44 and 16.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.90, 37.44 and 16.94 is: 25.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.90 : 37.44 = 16.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.90/37.44 = 16.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.90x = 37.44 × 16.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.90x = 634.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634.23/24.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.47

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