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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.51, 24.77 and 8.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.51, 24.77 and 8.90 is: 13.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.51 : 24.77 = 8.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.51/24.77 = 8.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.51x = 24.77 × 8.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.51x = 220.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220.45/16.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.35

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