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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.01, 23.82 and 15.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.01, 23.82 and 15.05 is: 22.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.01 : 23.82 = 15.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.01/23.82 = 15.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.01x = 23.82 × 15.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.01x = 358.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358.49/16.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.39

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