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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.57, 24.86 and 4.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.57, 24.86 and 4.55 is: 6.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.57 : 24.86 = 4.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.57/24.86 = 4.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.57x = 24.86 × 4.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.57x = 112.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112.97/16.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.82

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