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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.53, 24.65 and 16.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.53, 24.65 and 16.09 is: 23.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.53 : 24.65 = 16.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.53/24.65 = 16.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.53x = 24.65 × 16.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.53x = 396.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396.62/16.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.99

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