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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.33, 24.49 and 7.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.33, 24.49 and 7.77 is: 11.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.33 : 24.49 = 7.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.33/24.49 = 7.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.33x = 24.49 × 7.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.33x = 190.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190.28/16.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.65

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