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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.35, 24.53 and 16.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.35, 24.53 and 16.30 is: 24.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.35 : 24.53 = 16.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.35/24.53 = 16.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.35x = 24.53 × 16.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.35x = 399.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399.84/16.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.45

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