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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.43, 24.62 and 8.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.43, 24.62 and 8.83 is: 13.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.43 : 24.62 = 8.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.43/24.62 = 8.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.43x = 24.62 × 8.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.43x = 217.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217.36/16.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.23

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