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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.04, 36.01 and 16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.04, 36.01 and 16 is: 23.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.04 : 36.01 = 16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.04/36.01 = 16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.04x = 36.01 × 16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.04x = 576.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576.16/24.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.97

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