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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.23, 24.36 and 10.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.23, 24.36 and 10.53 is: 15.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.23 : 24.36 = 10.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.23/24.36 = 10.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.23x = 24.36 × 10.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.23x = 256.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256.51/16.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.80

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