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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.52, 24.72 and 16.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.52, 24.72 and 16.01 is: 23.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.52 : 24.72 = 16.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.52/24.72 = 16.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.52x = 24.72 × 16.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.52x = 395.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395.64/16.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.96

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