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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.24, 24.36 and 8.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.24, 24.36 and 8.23 is: 12.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.24 : 24.36 = 8.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.24/24.36 = 8.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.24x = 24.36 × 8.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.24x = 200.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200.48/16.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.35

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