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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.39, 24.56 and 10.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.39, 24.56 and 10.38 is: 15.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.39 : 24.56 = 10.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.39/24.56 = 10.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.39x = 24.56 × 10.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.39x = 254.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254.88/16.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.55

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