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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.56, 24.85 and 9.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.56, 24.85 and 9.80 is: 14.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.56 : 24.85 = 9.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.56/24.85 = 9.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.56x = 24.85 × 9.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.56x = 243.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243.53/16.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.71

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