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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.01, 24.05 and 10.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.01, 24.05 and 10.92 is: 16.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.01 : 24.05 = 10.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.01/24.05 = 10.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.01x = 24.05 × 10.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.01x = 262.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262.57/16.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.41

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