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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.05, 24.02 and 10.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.05, 24.02 and 10.97 is: 16.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.05 : 24.02 = 10.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.05/24.02 = 10.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.05x = 24.02 × 10.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.05x = 263.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263.32/16.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.41

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