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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.59, 24.89 and 6.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.59, 24.89 and 6.45 is: 9.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.59 : 24.89 = 6.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.59/24.89 = 6.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.59x = 24.89 × 6.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.59x = 160.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160.51/16.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.68

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