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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.67, 24.97 and 10.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.67, 24.97 and 10.67 is: 15.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.67 : 24.97 = 10.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.67/24.97 = 10.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.67x = 24.97 × 10.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.67x = 266.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266.43/16.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.98

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