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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.98, 37.40 and 16.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.98, 37.40 and 16.43 is: 24.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.98 : 37.40 = 16.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.98/37.40 = 16.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.98x = 37.40 × 16.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.98x = 614.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614.48/24.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.60

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