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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.59, 24.90 and 8.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.59, 24.90 and 8.58 is: 12.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.59 : 24.90 = 8.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.59/24.90 = 8.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.59x = 24.90 × 8.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.59x = 213.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213.64/16.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.88

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