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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.55, 24.81 and 7.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.55, 24.81 and 7.52 is: 11.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.55 : 24.81 = 7.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.55/24.81 = 7.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.55x = 24.81 × 7.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.55x = 186.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186.57/16.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.27

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