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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.46, 24.68 and 9.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.46, 24.68 and 9.71 is: 14.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.46 : 24.68 = 9.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.46/24.68 = 9.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.46x = 24.68 × 9.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.46x = 239.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239.73/16.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.56

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