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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.05, 23.91 and 15.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.05, 23.91 and 15.58 is: 23.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.05 : 23.91 = 15.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.05/23.91 = 15.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.05x = 23.91 × 15.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.05x = 372.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372.46/16.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.21

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