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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.08, 24.09 and 7.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.08, 24.09 and 7.51 is: 11.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.08 : 24.09 = 7.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.08/24.09 = 7.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.08x = 24.09 × 7.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.08x = 180.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180.92/16.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.25

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