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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.04, 24.07 and 5.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.04, 24.07 and 5.90 is: 8.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.04 : 24.07 = 5.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.04/24.07 = 5.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.04x = 24.07 × 5.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.04x = 142.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142.01/16.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.85

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