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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.31, 24.36 and 16.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.31, 24.36 and 16.06 is: 23.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.31 : 24.36 = 16.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.31/24.36 = 16.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.31x = 24.36 × 16.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.31x = 391.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391.22/16.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.99

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