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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.56, 24.81 and 8.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.56, 24.81 and 8.55 is: 12.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.56 : 24.81 = 8.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.56/24.81 = 8.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.56x = 24.81 × 8.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.56x = 212.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212.13/16.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.81

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