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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.44, 24.66 and 5.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.44, 24.66 and 5.75 is: 8.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.44 : 24.66 = 5.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.44/24.66 = 5.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.44x = 24.66 × 5.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.44x = 141.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141.80/16.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.63

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