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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.60, 24.86 and 16.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.60, 24.86 and 16.52 is: 24.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.60 : 24.86 = 16.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.60/24.86 = 16.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.60x = 24.86 × 16.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.60x = 410.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410.69/16.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.74

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