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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.02, 24.01 and 15.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.02, 24.01 and 15.43 is: 23.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.02 : 24.01 = 15.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.02/24.01 = 15.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.02x = 24.01 × 15.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.02x = 370.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370.47/16.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.12

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