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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.33, 24.15 and 16.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.33, 24.15 and 16.33 is: 24.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.33 : 24.15 = 16.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.33/24.15 = 16.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.33x = 24.15 × 16.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.33x = 394.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394.17/16.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.15

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