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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.09, 24.15 and 10.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.09, 24.15 and 10.10 is: 15.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.09 : 24.15 = 10.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.09/24.15 = 10.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.09x = 24.15 × 10.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.09x = 243.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243.92/16.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.16

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