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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.63, 24.95 and 5.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.63, 24.95 and 5.95 is: 8.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.63 : 24.95 = 5.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.63/24.95 = 5.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.63x = 24.95 × 5.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.63x = 148.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148.30/16.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.92

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