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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.03, 24.08 and 9.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.03, 24.08 and 9.30 is: 13.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.03 : 24.08 = 9.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.03/24.08 = 9.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.03x = 24.08 × 9.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.03x = 223.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223.90/16.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.96

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