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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.45, 24.69 and 10.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.45, 24.69 and 10.46 is: 15.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.45 : 24.69 = 10.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.45/24.69 = 10.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.45x = 24.69 × 10.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.45x = 258.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258.26/16.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.70

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