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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.32, 24.47 and 5.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.32, 24.47 and 5.49 is: 8.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.32 : 24.47 = 5.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.32/24.47 = 5.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.32x = 24.47 × 5.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.32x = 134.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134.22/16.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.23

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