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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.33, 24.51 and 11.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.33, 24.51 and 11.20 is: 16.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.33 : 24.51 = 11.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.33/24.51 = 11.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.33x = 24.51 × 11.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.33x = 274.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274.33/16.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.80

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