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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.37, 24.57 and 7.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.37, 24.57 and 7.81 is: 11.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.37 : 24.57 = 7.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.37/24.57 = 7.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.37x = 24.57 × 7.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.37x = 191.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191.83/16.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.72

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