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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.62, 24.88 and 16.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.62, 24.88 and 16.58 is: 24.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.62 : 24.88 = 16.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.62/24.88 = 16.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.62x = 24.88 × 16.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.62x = 412.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412.51/16.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.82

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