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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.03, 23.81 and 15.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.03, 23.81 and 15.31 is: 22.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.03 : 23.81 = 15.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.03/23.81 = 15.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.03x = 23.81 × 15.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.03x = 364.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364.53/16.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.74

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