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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.30, 24.46 and 4.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.30, 24.46 and 4.89 is: 7.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.30 : 24.46 = 4.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.30/24.46 = 4.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.30x = 24.46 × 4.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.30x = 119.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119.60/16.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.34

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