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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.26, 23.10 and 16.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.26, 23.10 and 16.26 is: 23.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.26 : 23.10 = 16.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.26/23.10 = 16.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.26x = 23.10 × 16.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.26x = 375.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375.61/16.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.10

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