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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.64, 24.96 and 5.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.64, 24.96 and 5.23 is: 7.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.64 : 24.96 = 5.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.64/24.96 = 5.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.64x = 24.96 × 5.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.64x = 130.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130.39/16.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.84

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