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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.31, 24.59 and 16.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.31, 24.59 and 16.01 is: 24.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.31 : 24.59 = 16.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.31/24.59 = 16.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.31x = 24.59 × 16.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.31x = 393.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393.60/16.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.13

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