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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.46, 24.64 and 11.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.46, 24.64 and 11.10 is: 16.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.46 : 24.64 = 11.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.46/24.64 = 11.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.46x = 24.64 × 11.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.46x = 273.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273.50/16.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.62

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