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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.36, 24.55 and 5.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.36, 24.55 and 5.53 is: 8.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.36 : 24.55 = 5.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.36/24.55 = 5.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.36x = 24.55 × 5.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.36x = 135.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135.78/16.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.30

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