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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.12, 24.17 and 6.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.12, 24.17 and 6.49 is: 9.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.12 : 24.17 = 6.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.12/24.17 = 6.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.12x = 24.17 × 6.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.12x = 156.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156.88/16.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.73

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