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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.24, 24.38 and 6.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.24, 24.38 and 6.10 is: 9.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.24 : 24.38 = 6.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.24/24.38 = 6.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.24x = 24.38 × 6.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.24x = 148.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148.72/16.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.16

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