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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.58, 24.88 and 7.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.58, 24.88 and 7.58 is: 11.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.58 : 24.88 = 7.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.58/24.88 = 7.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.58x = 24.88 × 7.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.58x = 188.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188.59/16.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.37

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