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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.91, 37.38 and 16.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.91, 37.38 and 16.36 is: 24.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.91 : 37.38 = 16.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.91/37.38 = 16.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.91x = 37.38 × 16.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.91x = 611.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611.54/24.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.55

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