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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.23, 24.34 and 7.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.23, 24.34 and 7.67 is: 11.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.23 : 24.34 = 7.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.23/24.34 = 7.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.23x = 24.34 × 7.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.23x = 186.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186.69/16.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.51

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