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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.54, 24.84 and 10.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.54, 24.84 and 10.13 is: 15.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.54 : 24.84 = 10.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.54/24.84 = 10.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.54x = 24.84 × 10.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.54x = 251.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251.51/16.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.21

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