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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.01, 24.03 and 9.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.01, 24.03 and 9.26 is: 13.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.01 : 24.03 = 9.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.01/24.03 = 9.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.01x = 24.03 × 9.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.01x = 222.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222.54/16.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.90

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