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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.64, 24.94 and 9.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.64, 24.94 and 9.03 is: 13.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.64 : 24.94 = 9.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.64/24.94 = 9.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.64x = 24.94 × 9.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.64x = 225.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225.21/16.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.53

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