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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.33, 24.43 and 11.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.33, 24.43 and 11.27 is: 16.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.33 : 24.43 = 11.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.33/24.43 = 11.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.33x = 24.43 × 11.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.33x = 275.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275.33/16.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.86

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