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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.55, 24.65 and 16.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.55, 24.65 and 16.34 is: 24.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.55 : 24.65 = 16.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.55/24.65 = 16.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.55x = 24.65 × 16.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.55x = 402.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402.58/16.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.33

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