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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.29, 24.39 and 8.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.29, 24.39 and 8.66 is: 12.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.29 : 24.39 = 8.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.29/24.39 = 8.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.29x = 24.39 × 8.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.29x = 211.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211.10/16.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.96

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