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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.31, 24.42 and 9.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.31, 24.42 and 9.55 is: 14.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.31 : 24.42 = 9.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.31/24.42 = 9.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.31x = 24.42 × 9.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.31x = 233.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233.21/16.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.30

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