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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.31, 24.46 and 4.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.31, 24.46 and 4.90 is: 7.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.31 : 24.46 = 4.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.31/24.46 = 4.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.31x = 24.46 × 4.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.31x = 119.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119.76/16.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.34

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