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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.23, 24.17 and 16.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.23, 24.17 and 16.07 is: 23.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.23 : 24.17 = 16.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.23/24.17 = 16.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.23x = 24.17 × 16.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.23x = 388.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388.41/16.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.93

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