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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.36, 24.53 and 5.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.36, 24.53 and 5.67 is: 8.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.36 : 24.53 = 5.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.36/24.53 = 5.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.36x = 24.53 × 5.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.36x = 139.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139.09/16.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.50

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