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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.49, 24.74 and 7.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.49, 24.74 and 7.48 is: 11.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.49 : 24.74 = 7.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.49/24.74 = 7.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.49x = 24.74 × 7.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.49x = 185.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185.06/16.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.22

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