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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.57, 24.89 and 9.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.57, 24.89 and 9.82 is: 14.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.57 : 24.89 = 9.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.57/24.89 = 9.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.57x = 24.89 × 9.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.57x = 244.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244.42/16.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.75

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