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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.05, 24.08 and 9.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.05, 24.08 and 9.54 is: 14.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.05 : 24.08 = 9.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.05/24.08 = 9.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.05x = 24.08 × 9.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.05x = 229.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229.68/16.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.31

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