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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.27, 24.37 and 7.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.27, 24.37 and 7.69 is: 11.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.27 : 24.37 = 7.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.27/24.37 = 7.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.27x = 24.37 × 7.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.27x = 187.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187.41/16.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.52

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