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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.49, 24.72 and 6.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.49, 24.72 and 6.34 is: 9.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.49 : 24.72 = 6.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.49/24.72 = 6.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.49x = 24.72 × 6.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.49x = 156.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156.72/16.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.50

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