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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.01, 24.01 and 6.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.01, 24.01 and 6.38 is: 9.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.01 : 24.01 = 6.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.01/24.01 = 6.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.01x = 24.01 × 6.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.01x = 153.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153.05/16.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.56

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