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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.42, 24.63 and 10.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.42, 24.63 and 10.39 is: 15.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.42 : 24.63 = 10.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.42/24.63 = 10.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.42x = 24.63 × 10.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.42x = 255.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255.91/16.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.59

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