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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.10, 24.10 and 13.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.10, 24.10 and 13.87 is: 20.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.10 : 24.10 = 13.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.10/24.10 = 13.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.10x = 24.10 × 13.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.10x = 334.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334.26/16.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.76

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