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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.68, 24.83 and 16.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.68, 24.83 and 16.21 is: 24.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.68 : 24.83 = 16.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.68/24.83 = 16.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.68x = 24.83 × 16.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.68x = 402.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402.49/16.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.13

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