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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.19, 24.43 and 16.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.19, 24.43 and 16.01 is: 24.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.19 : 24.43 = 16.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.19/24.43 = 16.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.19x = 24.43 × 16.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.19x = 391.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391.12/16.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.16

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