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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.34, 24.51 and 5.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.34, 24.51 and 5.66 is: 8.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.34 : 24.51 = 5.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.34/24.51 = 5.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.34x = 24.51 × 5.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.34x = 138.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138.60/16.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.48

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