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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.12, 24.17 and 7.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.12, 24.17 and 7.57 is: 11.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.12 : 24.17 = 7.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.12/24.17 = 7.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.12x = 24.17 × 7.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.12x = 182.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182.97/16.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.35

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