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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.05, 24.03 and 15.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.05, 24.03 and 15.13 is: 22.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.05 : 24.03 = 15.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.05/24.03 = 15.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.05x = 24.03 × 15.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.05x = 363.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363.51/16.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.65

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