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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.29, 24.44 and 4.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.29, 24.44 and 4.27 is: 6.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.29 : 24.44 = 4.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.29/24.44 = 4.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.29x = 24.44 × 4.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.29x = 104.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104.25/16.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.40

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