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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.52, 24.58 and 16.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.52, 24.58 and 16.10 is: 23.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.52 : 24.58 = 16.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.52/24.58 = 16.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.52x = 24.58 × 16.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.52x = 395.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395.74/16.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.96

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