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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.20, 24.26 and 9.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.20, 24.26 and 9.41 is: 14.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.20 : 24.26 = 9.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.20/24.26 = 9.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.20x = 24.26 × 9.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.20x = 228.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228.29/16.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.09

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