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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.53, 24.81 and 10.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.53, 24.81 and 10.83 is: 16.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.53 : 24.81 = 10.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.53/24.81 = 10.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.53x = 24.81 × 10.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.53x = 268.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268.75/16.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.26

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