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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.40, 24.44 and 16.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.40, 24.44 and 16.03 is: 23.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.40 : 24.44 = 16.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.40/24.44 = 16.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.40x = 24.44 × 16.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.40x = 391.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391.72/16.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.88

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