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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.33, 24.50 and 4.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.33, 24.50 and 4.92 is: 7.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.33 : 24.50 = 4.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.33/24.50 = 4.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.33x = 24.50 × 4.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.33x = 120.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120.54/16.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.38

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