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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.08, 23.92 and 15.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.08, 23.92 and 15.49 is: 23.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.08 : 23.92 = 15.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.08/23.92 = 15.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.08x = 23.92 × 15.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.08x = 370.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370.52/16.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.04

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