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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.28, 24.46 and 16.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.28, 24.46 and 16.10 is: 24.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.28 : 24.46 = 16.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.28/24.46 = 16.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.28x = 24.46 × 16.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.28x = 393.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393.81/16.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.19

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