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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.06, 24.18 and 15.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.06, 24.18 and 15.52 is: 23.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.06 : 24.18 = 15.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.06/24.18 = 15.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.06x = 24.18 × 15.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.06x = 375.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375.27/16.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.37

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