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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.40, 24.54 and 16.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.40, 24.54 and 16.36 is: 24.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.40 : 24.54 = 16.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.40/24.54 = 16.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.40x = 24.54 × 16.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.40x = 401.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401.47/16.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.48

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