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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.50, 24.62 and 16.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.50, 24.62 and 16.31 is: 24.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.50 : 24.62 = 16.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.50/24.62 = 16.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.50x = 24.62 × 16.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.50x = 401.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401.35/16.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.32

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