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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.44, 24.60 and 10.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.44, 24.60 and 10.42 is: 15.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.44 : 24.60 = 10.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.44/24.60 = 10.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.44x = 24.60 × 10.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.44x = 256.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256.33/16.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.59

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