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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.91, 34.38 and 16.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.91, 34.38 and 16.28 is: 22.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.91 : 34.38 = 16.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.91/34.38 = 16.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.91x = 34.38 × 16.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.91x = 559.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559.71/24.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.47

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