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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.44, 24.63 and 10.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.44, 24.63 and 10.73 is: 16.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.44 : 24.63 = 10.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.44/24.63 = 10.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.44x = 24.63 × 10.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.44x = 264.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264.16/16.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.07

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