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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.23, 24.35 and 10.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.23, 24.35 and 10.67 is: 16.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.23 : 24.35 = 10.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.23/24.35 = 10.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.23x = 24.35 × 10.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.23x = 259.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259.90/16.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.01

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