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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.51, 24.71 and 10.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.51, 24.71 and 10.80 is: 16.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.51 : 24.71 = 10.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.51/24.71 = 10.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.51x = 24.71 × 10.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.51x = 266.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266.87/16.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.16

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