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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.50, 24.73 and 8.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.50, 24.73 and 8.89 is: 13.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.50 : 24.73 = 8.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.50/24.73 = 8.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.50x = 24.73 × 8.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.50x = 219.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219.82/16.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.32

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