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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.76, 24.80 and 16.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.76, 24.80 and 16.68 is: 24.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.76 : 24.80 = 16.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.76/24.80 = 16.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.76x = 24.80 × 16.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.76x = 413.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413.66/16.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.68

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