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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.33, 24.49 and 8.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.33, 24.49 and 8.31 is: 12.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.33 : 24.49 = 8.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.33/24.49 = 8.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.33x = 24.49 × 8.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.33x = 203.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203.51/16.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.46

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