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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.60, 24.89 and 9.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.60, 24.89 and 9.48 is: 14.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.60 : 24.89 = 9.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.60/24.89 = 9.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.60x = 24.89 × 9.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.60x = 235.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235.96/16.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.21

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