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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.34, 24.50 and 6.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.34, 24.50 and 6.19 is: 9.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.34 : 24.50 = 6.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.34/24.50 = 6.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.34x = 24.50 × 6.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.34x = 151.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151.66/16.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.28

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