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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.07, 24.03 and 10.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.07, 24.03 and 10.71 is: 16.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.07 : 24.03 = 10.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.07/24.03 = 10.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.07x = 24.03 × 10.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.07x = 257.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257.36/16.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.02

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