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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.34, 24.53 and 10.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.34, 24.53 and 10.35 is: 15.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.34 : 24.53 = 10.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.34/24.53 = 10.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.34x = 24.53 × 10.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.34x = 253.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253.83/16.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.54

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