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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.92, 34.34 and 16.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.92, 34.34 and 16.72 is: 23.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.92 : 34.34 = 16.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.92/34.34 = 16.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.92x = 34.34 × 16.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.92x = 574.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574.16/24.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.04

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