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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.49, 24.88 and 16.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.49, 24.88 and 16.46 is: 24.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.49 : 24.88 = 16.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.49/24.88 = 16.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.49x = 24.88 × 16.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.49x = 409.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409.48/16.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.83

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