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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.52, 23.60 and 16.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.52, 23.60 and 16.52 is: 23.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.52 : 23.60 = 16.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.52/23.60 = 16.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.52x = 23.60 × 16.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.52x = 389.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389.87/16.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.60

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