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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.10, 24.12 and 9.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.10, 24.12 and 9.68 is: 14.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.10 : 24.12 = 9.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.10/24.12 = 9.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.10x = 24.12 × 9.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.10x = 233.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233.36/16.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.50

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