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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.67, 24.98 and 9.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.67, 24.98 and 9.88 is: 14.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.67 : 24.98 = 9.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.67/24.98 = 9.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.67x = 24.98 × 9.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.67x = 246.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246.69/16.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.80

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