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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.92, 37.29 and 16.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.92, 37.29 and 16.77 is: 25.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.92 : 37.29 = 16.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.92/37.29 = 16.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.92x = 37.29 × 16.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.92x = 625.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625.35/24.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.09

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