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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.37, 24.57 and 6.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.37, 24.57 and 6.09 is: 9.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.37 : 24.57 = 6.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.37/24.57 = 6.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.37x = 24.57 × 6.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.37x = 149.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149.63/16.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.14

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