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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.10, 24.04 and 13.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.10, 24.04 and 13.09 is: 19.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.10 : 24.04 = 13.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.10/24.04 = 13.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.10x = 24.04 × 13.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.10x = 314.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314.68/16.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.55

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