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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.44, 24.57 and 11.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.44, 24.57 and 11.07 is: 16.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.44 : 24.57 = 11.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.44/24.57 = 11.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.44x = 24.57 × 11.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.44x = 271.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271.99/16.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.54

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