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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.66, 24.97 and 7.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.66, 24.97 and 7.98 is: 11.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.66 : 24.97 = 7.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.66/24.97 = 7.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.66x = 24.97 × 7.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.66x = 199.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199.26/16.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.96

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