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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.03, 24.08 and 10.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.03, 24.08 and 10.33 is: 15.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.03 : 24.08 = 10.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.03/24.08 = 10.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.03x = 24.08 × 10.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.03x = 248.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248.75/16.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.52

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