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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.98, 34.48 and 16.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.98, 34.48 and 16.24 is: 22.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.98 : 34.48 = 16.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.98/34.48 = 16.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.98x = 34.48 × 16.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.98x = 559.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559.96/24.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.42

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