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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.31, 24.47 and 5.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.31, 24.47 and 5.63 is: 8.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.31 : 24.47 = 5.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.31/24.47 = 5.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.31x = 24.47 × 5.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.31x = 137.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137.64/16.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.44

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