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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.95, 34.40 and 16.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.95, 34.40 and 16.75 is: 23.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.95 : 34.40 = 16.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.95/34.40 = 16.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.95x = 34.40 × 16.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.95x = 576.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576.16/24.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.09

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