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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.02, 24.07 and 10.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.02, 24.07 and 10.33 is: 15.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.02 : 24.07 = 10.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.02/24.07 = 10.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.02x = 24.07 × 10.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.02x = 248.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248.64/16.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.52

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