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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.05, 24.11 and 15.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.05, 24.11 and 15.83 is: 23.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.05 : 24.11 = 15.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.05/24.11 = 15.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.05x = 24.11 × 15.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.05x = 381.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381.66/16.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.78

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