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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.36, 24.52 and 9.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.36, 24.52 and 9.92 is: 14.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.36 : 24.52 = 9.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.36/24.52 = 9.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.36x = 24.52 × 9.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.36x = 243.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243.28/16.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.87

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