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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.53, 24.80 and 16.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.53, 24.80 and 16.26 is: 24.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.53 : 24.80 = 16.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.53/24.80 = 16.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.53x = 24.80 × 16.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.53x = 403.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403.25/16.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.39

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