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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.92, 34.38 and 16.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.92, 34.38 and 16.18 is: 22.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.92 : 34.38 = 16.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.92/34.38 = 16.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.92x = 34.38 × 16.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.92x = 556.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556.27/24.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.32

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