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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.33, 24.50 and 8.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.33, 24.50 and 8.32 is: 12.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.33 : 24.50 = 8.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.33/24.50 = 8.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.33x = 24.50 × 8.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.33x = 203.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203.84/16.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.48

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