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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.02, 24.03 and 5.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.02, 24.03 and 5.34 is: 8.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.02 : 24.03 = 5.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.02/24.03 = 5.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.02x = 24.03 × 5.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.02x = 128.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128.20/16.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.00

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