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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.07, 24.08 and 5.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.07, 24.08 and 5.92 is: 8.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.07 : 24.08 = 5.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.07/24.08 = 5.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.07x = 24.08 × 5.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.07x = 142.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142.58/16.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.87

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