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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.55, 24.83 and 10.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.55, 24.83 and 10.55 is: 15.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.55 : 24.83 = 10.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.55/24.83 = 10.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.55x = 24.83 × 10.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.55x = 261.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261.78/16.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.82

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